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ABB

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Product
  • Zürich

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in Process Automation, basic knowledge of ABB products, training design experience, project management skills, and a degree in electrical engineering. Fluent English is essential.
  • You will manage training courses and demo systems for automation products, collaborate with teams for content creation, oversee implementation, and drive portfolio improvements.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in the Process Automation field, particularly on Distributed Control Systems and Edge solutions.
  • Basic technical knowledge about ABB process control products and especially on System 800xA, Symphony Plus, Freelance, Edgenius, My Control System.
  • Beneficial for having product hands-on experience in using, engineering or demonstrating automation products and systems.
  • Experience in product training design, development and delivery.
  • Knowledge of Instructional Design principles and Learning Management Systems administration are a plus.
  • Experience in project management, acting as informal leader of global teams to collaboratively work and deliver desired results.
  • Leadership, good communication skills, intercultural and cross functions collaboration, curiosity and eagerness to learn.
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will own a portfolio of training courses and demo systems related to automation products within Process Control Platform (PCP) unit on a global scale.
  • You will be part of an exciting journey, contributing to our Automation Vision strategy, which aims to transform our Distributed Control System (DCS) products by integrating new technologies and capabilities.
  • This transformation necessitates the evolution of our training and demo offerings into modern, digital learning and demonstration tools.
  • You will work within a global product sales enablement team, collaborating with various functions such as product management, product marketing, R&D, and other experts to design and develop accurate and engaging product training and demo tools.
  • Your expertise in automation products and the learning and development field is crucial to creating effective and valuable training and demo materials for our users.
  • Owning a portfolio of training courses related to PCP automation products, including Instructor-Led training (classroom or virtual), eLearning and webinar.
  • Owning a portfolio of demo systems including hardware kits and software applications running on the cloud, with the objective to demonstrate the value proposition and functionalities of our PCP automation products.
  • Working internally with product management and marketing management to identify training and demo requirements and translating them into training and demo plans.
  • Leading the design of new/updated training courses, collaborating with subject matter experts and applying instructional design principles.
  • Defining user stories and demo scenarios, to demonstrate product value propositions and functionalities, collaborating with Product Marketing and Product Management.
  • Supervising the implementation of training and demo plans, solving problems that may arise and eventually ensuring on time and on quality releases.
  • Leading training and demo portfolio life cycle management, making decisions on portfolio obsolescence based on product evolution and other metrics.
  • Informing/presenting to all relevant stakeholders the release of new training programs and new demo artifacts, maintaining updated relevant web pages and other internal repositories.
  • When applicable, taking an active part in training and demo development and performing technical reviews of drafts and prototypes developed by others.
  • Identifying and executing projects for process and portfolio improvements.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Training & Demo Product Manager role at ABB?

The primary focus is to own a portfolio of training courses and demo systems related to automation products within the Process Control Platform unit on a global scale, contributing to ABB's Automation Vision strategy.

What kinds of training formats will the Training & Demo Product Manager oversee?

The Training & Demo Product Manager will oversee various training formats including Instructor-Led training (both classroom and virtual), eLearning, and webinars.

What will the Training & Demo Product Manager be responsible for in terms of demo systems?

They will own a portfolio of demo systems, which include hardware kits and software applications running in the cloud, aimed at demonstrating the value proposition and functionalities of ABB's PCP automation products.

Is prior experience in Process Automation required for this role?

Yes, at least 5 years of experience in the Process Automation field, particularly with Distributed Control Systems and Edge solutions, is required.

Do I need technical knowledge about ABB’s products to be eligible for this role?

Yes, having basic technical knowledge about ABB process control products, especially System 800xA, Symphony Plus, Freelance, Edgenius, and My Control System, is a requirement.

Will the Training & Demo Product Manager have to collaborate with other teams?

Yes, they will collaborate with various functions such as product management, product marketing, R&D, and other experts to design and develop training and demo tools.

Is project management experience necessary for this position?

Yes, experience in project management and acting as an informal leader of global teams is necessary to collaboratively work and deliver desired results.

Are there specific educational qualifications needed for this role?

A bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required.

What languages must the Training & Demo Product Manager be fluent in?

Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this role.

What personal qualities are important for success in this role?

Important qualities include leadership, good communication skills, intercultural and cross-functional collaboration, curiosity, and an eagerness to learn.

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ABB

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Manufacturing & Electronics
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10,001+
Employees
1988
Founded Year

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ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.

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