nVent
Product Manager - Data Center Cooling
nVent, Anoka, Minnesota, United States, 55303
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Develop, maintain, and implement product line strategies/roadmaps and technology plans for our data center cooling products globally.
Lead assigned product families, including defining and implementing the product strategy, and developing cases for new products, features, opportunity sizing, revenue potential, and cost analysis.
Lead cross-functional activities to enhance the performance of product lines including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality, and delivery.
Conduct voice of the customer (VOC), primary, secondary, and observational research to facilitate the development of product plans, and identification of new products and service opportunities.
Develop quantified value propositions to clearly articulate the differentiation of products to customers, channel partners and sales.
Work collaboratively with regional marketing, marketing communications, and digital marketing to develop appropriate marketing plans to ensure we clearly articulate our value proposition to customers, channel partners, and sales.
Support the marketing communications team to develop appropriate collateral support for catalogs, launch kits, competitive alerts, sales communications, instruction sheets, etc.
Serve as subject matter authority for data solutions products to support internal team, field sales, channel partners, and end customers as required.
Suggest and drive process improvements within the product management function to maximize productivity and support functions to enhance customer experience.
YOU HAVE:
A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Business is helpful.
Ideally, 5+ years of technical product management or new product development experience required with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in the Data Center and/or IT Networking sector is preferred.
Hands-on experience with IT/Networking and Data Center distributors, direct sales, and manufacturer’s reps is preferred.
Demonstrated electrical and mechanical proficiency.
Knowledge of networking and data center infrastructure technologies and/or cooling systems is preferred.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and meet committed deadlines.
Work will require meeting with customers, suppliers, partners in the field and will include meetings after normal business hours. The role will require 20% travel on average
WE HAVE:
A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-AG1
#INDOTH
At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Develop, maintain, and implement product line strategies/roadmaps and technology plans for our data center cooling products globally.
Lead assigned product families, including defining and implementing the product strategy, and developing cases for new products, features, opportunity sizing, revenue potential, and cost analysis.
Lead cross-functional activities to enhance the performance of product lines including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality, and delivery.
Conduct voice of the customer (VOC), primary, secondary, and observational research to facilitate the development of product plans, and identification of new products and service opportunities.
Develop quantified value propositions to clearly articulate the differentiation of products to customers, channel partners and sales.
Work collaboratively with regional marketing, marketing communications, and digital marketing to develop appropriate marketing plans to ensure we clearly articulate our value proposition to customers, channel partners, and sales.
Support the marketing communications team to develop appropriate collateral support for catalogs, launch kits, competitive alerts, sales communications, instruction sheets, etc.
Serve as subject matter authority for data solutions products to support internal team, field sales, channel partners, and end customers as required.
Suggest and drive process improvements within the product management function to maximize productivity and support functions to enhance customer experience.
YOU HAVE:
A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Business is helpful.
Ideally, 5+ years of technical product management or new product development experience required with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in the Data Center and/or IT Networking sector is preferred.
Hands-on experience with IT/Networking and Data Center distributors, direct sales, and manufacturer’s reps is preferred.
Demonstrated electrical and mechanical proficiency.
Knowledge of networking and data center infrastructure technologies and/or cooling systems is preferred.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and meet committed deadlines.
Work will require meeting with customers, suppliers, partners in the field and will include meetings after normal business hours. The role will require 20% travel on average
WE HAVE:
A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-AG1
#INDOTH
At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.