Category Manager – Integrated Protection & Control Systems
About The Position
The Category Manager – Integrated Protection & Control Systems is a strategic role within the Global Product Management organization, responsible for driving product governance, portfolio optimization, and commercial performance across the protection and control systems category. This position requires a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a disciplined approach to portfolio management within a structured manufacturing environment and play a key role in aligning Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to achieve business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in product or category management within an industrial B2B environment
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical equipment, including protection devices, relays, fuses, sensing, and monitoring solutions
- Demonstrated experience managing product lifecycles and pricing strategies
- Experience working within structured, cross-functional manufacturing organizations
- Proven ability to influence and drive alignment without direct authority
- Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards
- Experience working with OEM customers in transformer or switchgear markets strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- MBA or Engineering Management degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market competitiveness
- Manage the full product lifecycle, including new product development, portfolio rationalization, and end-of-life planning
- Establish and maintain strong product governance practices, ensuring alignment with company standards and strategic goals
- Develop and implement pricing strategies, margin optimization initiatives, and value-based positioning
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure successful product execution and delivery
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation
- Support and grow relationships with OEM customers, particularly within transformer and switchgear markets
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including IEC, IEEE, and ANSI
- Drive data-informed decision-making through metrics, reporting, and performance tracking
Benefits
- medical insurance with FSA and deductible reimbursement
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life insurance
- 401K retirement plans, traditional and ROTH options
- Profit Sharing with a 3-year vesting schedule
- tuition reimbursement
- monthly employment appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
