Product Manager - Controls Market at Vertiv Corporation in Westerville, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Summary


The Product Manager will collaborate with Product Offering leadership for Thermal Controls with a Global focus, while maintaining visibility of global trends and opportunities. This role involves working closely with key customers, sales teams, regional stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to inform and execute strategies that align with market demands and customer needs.

The Product Manager is responsible for supporting Product Offering leadership in ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators related to Thermal Controls. This role focuses on market analysis, customer interactions, and guiding the integration of Thermal Controls into broader solutions across the organization.


Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making.
• Customer Engagement: Engage with key customers and stakeholders to gather insights and feedback that will guide the development and integration of Thermal Controls into comprehensive solutions.
• Strategy Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide the integration of Thermal Controls into the broader portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Portfolio Integration: Work with various groups across the organization, including those outside of Thermal, to identify and capitalize on opportunities for integrating Thermal Controls into new and existing solutions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, regional stakeholders, and other internal teams to ensure the successful implementation of Thermal Control strategies and solutions.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data to track market trends, customer feedback, and the performance of Thermal Control solutions, using this information to adjust strategies as needed.
• Project Management: Support the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring that projects are completed on time and meet the desired outcomes.
• Customer and Market Insights: Provide actionable insights to Offering Managers and leadership based on customer interactions and market research, helping to shape the direction of Thermal Control offerings.
• Liaison Role: Act as a key liaison across organizational teams, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned on Thermal Control initiatives.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline; Master's Degree a plus
• 5+ years' related experience
• Strong experience in market analysis, customer engagement, and strategic planning within the context of Thermal Controls or related industries.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a focus on translating market insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience in guiding the integration of specialized offerings into broader business solutions.
• Knowledge of Thermal Management offerings and technologies
• Working knowledge of New Product Development Process
• Project management skills to prioritize and drive internal offering projects to completion
• Effectively communicates technical information and complex ideas.
• Experience working with customers and field sales teams
• Strong written/oral communication, especially in communicating customer needs.
• General understanding of sales, marketing, operations, and financial disciplines
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with general networking and protocol principles
  • Exposure to software development processes and concepts
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
  • Programming experience a plus
  
  
• Travel up to 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.


OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.


OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES


• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength


OUR BEHAVIORS


• Own It

• Act With Urgency

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Learn and Seek Out Development



About Vertiv


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 $6.9 billion in revenue, 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.


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.


Equal Opportunity Employer


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@vertiv.com. Apply Now