Global Product Manager - Busbar
Job Summary The Global Product Manager - Busbar is responsible for providing product management leadership to drive growth and profitability of Vertiv's Busbar product offerings. The role requires frequent collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Service teams to execute new offering programs and manage the existing portfolio of offerings. The Product Management team within Busbar product line of the Power Management business unit (BU) is responsible for managing the global portfolio of Busbar product and service offerings to best serve the customers in the market. Key activities include launching new products and services, managing the existing portfolio of products and services, and executing end of production and service. The team operates in a global and cross-functional environment and has frequent interactions with customers, sales, engineering, marketing, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute product lifecycle management plans including product introduction, line extension, engineered to order, and end of production.
- Develop and maintain business cases through ideation, development, and launch.
- Research market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
- Convert research insights into innovative product strategies and detailed market requirements.
- Ensure all customer facing offering documentation and marketing collateral is available and accurate.
- Provide offering information to Customers, Sales, Customer Service and Application Engineering.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, product demos, and other sales enablement tools.
- Develop and track metrics to measure post-launch sales performance of new offerings.
- Collaborate with Marketing teams to develop marketing programs for demand generation.
- Manage list pricing and discounts.
- Manage product line profitability and volume forecasts.
- Assist in championing resolution of offering issues (i.e. delivery, quality, inventory)
- Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and / or quality.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.Familiarity with Busbar Trunking systems, UL 857 (Standard for Busbar Trunking Systems) and IEC standards (such as IEC 61439).5+ years technical, product / service management, strategic planning, marketing or directly related experience.Ability to quickly develop cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives.Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management.Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals.Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet, and other business applications.Excellent communications skills - written & verbal.Up to 10% travel.Preferred Experience :
Experience in electrification, data center, commercial / industrial electrical infrastructure, or similar sectors.Background in cost reduction initiatives, make-vs-buy decisions, and supply chain optimization.Knowledge of emerging technologies impacting power distribution (e.g., AI / data-enabled applications, energy transition trends).The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.