Vertiv is looking for a Product Manager to support our booming low voltage switchboard business in Anderson, SC. The Product Manager gathers and analyzes customer needs, evaluates market and regulatory trends, develops new product roadmaps and strategy, leads presales support, and works collaboratively with others to drive profitable growth and innovation. This position is responsible for working with regional and functional teams to achieve both financial and sales objectives. The low voltage switchgear Product Manager exercises supervision in terms of Research & Development priorities, product target costs, design and pricing methods, and resourcing in a global switchgear business for a matrixed organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ownership of the low voltage switchgear (UL891) product lifecycle management function, including hardware, Configure One software, and start-up services provided by Vertiv Service Team, from new product development, through growth and phaseout.
Coordination with peers to drive innovation, development, and delivery, including specializations for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Services, Edge Computing, and customized applications (general data center market). Also targeting growth and product development in the greater Americas Commercial & Industrial space (C&I).
Enablement of global routes to market to facilitate commercial success, accentuating fit into Channel Partners' business models. Leverage the global Vertiv business development model along with Vertiv's global manufacturing footprint (Americas, Europe and Asia).
Enablement of supply bases (both internal Vertiv and third party suppliers) for competitive fulfillment across all business regions. Special focus on how to leverage this for the Americas.
Competitive assessment in the relevant market space, including technology and market partnership opportunities (make vs. buy analysis).
Identification of emerging market opportunities rooted in technology applications, increasingly in settings facilitating cloud, colocation, and communications applications. Also focused on e-Mobility growth in the Americas.
Facilitation of tools for Configure One development, content creation, and data management enabling Customers, Partners, and internal / external stakeholders as appropriate to grow Vertiv Information Technology solutions revenue and profitability.
Responsible for low voltage switchgear Configure One list pricing and subsequent pricing management working closely with SWGR Cost Manager and finance counterparts.
Achievement of positioning as a 'trusted adviser' to customers & channel partners relevant to the target segments. Participation in industry groups like Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), NEMA National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA), Institute of Industrial and System Engineers (IAIE).
Directly drive and facilitate low voltage switchgear technical input, and requirement specifications, for new product development, at the product & system level.
Lead and enable identification, prototyping, and validation of design improvements at the product and system level that improve performance across the system life cycle - including configuration, logistics, packaging, assembly, commissioning, operation, and end-of-life support. Also take into consideration circular economic factors and EHS (environmental health and safety).
Work closely with Vertiv Marketing Communications to support low voltage switchboard literature requirements as well as regional marketing opportunities like tradeshows (7x24 for example)
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in product engineering and manufacturing.
MBA beneficial but not required.
Experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations and working with cross-functional teams to identify and execute on priority actions.
Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes.
Must have demonstrated skills with Microsoft office applications, particularly Excel. Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial.
Ability to directly interface with Customers, at the executive and technical levels, required.
Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Experience
Demonstrated curiosity and a lifelong learner.
Preferred Qualifications:
Comfortable working autonomously.
Experience in introducing new processes to an existing organization.
Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management
Direct experience in the NEMA (National Electrical Manufacture Association) Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus (less than 600V) equipment space.
Direct experience with low voltage (less than 600V) electrical components like circuit breaker, transformers, metering, arc flash mitigation equipment
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
No special physical requirements
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
10%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With more than $5.5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
