Product Line Leader

nVent • New Berlin, WI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. nVent located in New Berlin, WI, is seeking a Product Line Leader. This position is a strategic and execution-focused leader responsible for defining and driving the vision, strategy, and performance of the Retail & Specialty Brands product portfolio. This role is responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle, including category strategy, new product innovation, portfolio optimization, and commercial execution across retail, e-commerce, and distribution channels. This leader will elevate product management capability, drive accountability for business performance, and ensure alignment across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations. The role requires a balance of critical thinking, financial ownership, and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on delivering growth, margin expansion, and market leadership.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required (MBA preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in product management or product marketing, preferably in the electrical space.
• Experience outside the electrical space will also be considered (e.g., construction, mechanical, industrial, CPG)
• Ideally, 10+ years of experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Consistent track record of driving product strategy, new product introduction, and P&L performance
• Solid understanding of product positioning, messaging, and branding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with marketing automation tools and CRM systems.
• Strong presentation abilities.
• Strong financial competence and ability to lead sophisticated product portfolios
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Ability to work hybrid from our New Berlin, WI HQ and travel 25% of the time.
• A valid driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide the team in carrying out a 3–5 year product and category strategy aligned with business growth goals.
• Own category P&L performance, including revenue, margin, pricing, and cost targets
• Lead portfolio prioritization, SKU rationalization, and lifecycle management
• Identify and drive opportunities for share gain, category expansion, and channel growth
• Build and lead a focused New Product funnel and multi-year product roadmap
• Translate voice of customer (VOC), market insights, and competitive analysis into actionable product strategies
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovation from concept through commercialization
• Ensure strong business cases with clear return on investment, financial impact, and strategic alignment
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop and implement go-to-market strategies, promotions, and PLRs
• Ensure product positioning, messaging, and value propositions are clearly defined and differentiated
• Drive alignment across retail, e-commerce, and distribution channels to increase performance
• Support key customer engagements, line reviews, and strategic account initiatives
• Lead and develop a team of Product Managers, building a high-performance, accountable organization
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to accelerate execution
• Serve as the central point of accountability for product strategy and performance
• Influence without authority across matrixed teams to deliver results
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to find opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Analyze sales data, market share, and profitability metrics for actionable insights.
• Provide regular channel performance reports to key partners.
• Own financial outcomes, including: Revenue growth, Gross margin expansion, Cost reduction/tariff mitigation, Inventory optimization and SKU productivity
• Monitor performance through critical metrics and dashboards; take corrective action as needed
• Ensure focused execution of pricing, cost management, and product profitability initiatives
• Act as the voice of the customer and market authority across assigned categories
• Engage directly with customers, end users, and channel partners to identify unmet needs
• Lead competitive analysis and ensure clear differentiation vs. key competitors
• Spend meaningful time in the field to advise strategy and execution
• Establish clear ownership and accountability for product performance across all channels
• Elevate product management from tactical execution to strategic business leadership
• Drive speed, rigor, and prioritization in decision-making and execution
• Build a culture focused on results, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior