Product Line Director, DC Power and BESS

Flex•SpinCo - US North Carolina Remote (AM), NC

3d•$176,700 - $243,000

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Product Line Director, DC Power and BESS to lead the strategy, commercialization, and portfolio development of its emerging DC power and battery-energy storage solutions. This role will establish the category through internal development, strategic partnerships, and targeted market-entry programs, with the potential to build a dedicated team as the business grows. The position reports to the VP, Product Line Strategy & Business Development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems Business, or a related discipline.
7+ years of experience in power systems, energy storage, electrical distribution, power conversion, critical infrastructure, or related sectors.
Strong knowledge of DC architectures, power electronics, BESS, protection controls, and electrical safety.
Demonstrated success commercializing emerging technologies through product development, partnerships, or alliances.
Strong financial and commercial capability, including market assessment, business cases, pricing, and partner economics.
Ability to operate independently in an evolving market and build organizational capability over time.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Experience in data centers, microgrids, renewable integration, grid-interactive solutions, or AI infrastructure preferred.
Familiarity with UL, IEC, NFPA, and energy-storage safety requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Define the strategy, roadmap, and business case for DC power, 800VDC/HVDC distribution, DC PDUs, power conversion, and BESS.
Identify market-entry priorities across AI infrastructure, hyperscale, colocation, utility, and industrial applications.
Develop solution architectures linking DC distribution, BESS, controls, thermal systems, and modular infrastructure.
Lead strategic relationships with OEMs, battery providers, power-conversion suppliers, and grid-management partners.
Assess build, buy, license, and partner opportunities for new technologies and product capabilities.
Develop product requirements, investment cases, pricing models, and commercialization plans.
Coordinate NPI and technology development with Engineering, Compliance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Services.
Define certification, safety, and regulatory pathways for DC and BESS solutions.
Develop customer-facing technical positioning and solution narratives for strategic accounts and partners.
Build the organizational and operating model required to scale the category into a dedicated product line and team.