Product Manager - Cooling Solutions

Eaton Corporation • Raleigh, NC

15h • $113,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to develop and execute strategy for cooling solutions within the Distributed IT (D-IT) organization, part of the Global Data Center Segment. This individual will be responsible for the strategic direction, profitability, and lifecycle management of the product line by developing and executing business plans, driving product innovation, managing commercial relationships and aligning cross-functional teams to meet market demands and achieve financial objectives. The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note that salary information is a general guideline only and will be based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the electrical mechanical industry or data center segment
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Product Management or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to drive product line growth (ideally targeting 20%+ year over year) and deliver measurable business results
• Skilled communicator and relationship-builder, capable of effectively working in cross-functional and matrixed organizations to deliver measurable results.
• Proven ability to initiate new product development and improvement while fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Demonstrated experience in building strong teams through development, training, and talent acquisition.
• Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong executive presence.
• Work will require meeting with customers, suppliers, partners in the field.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Marketing
• Demonstrated experience of data center cooling or related technologies
• Proficiency in enterprise tools, including SAP, Enovia, Office 365 Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), and CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Strong knowledge of product development methodologies, including stage-gate or similar processes
• Exceptional negotiation skills coupled with a solid understanding of marketing strategies
• Comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure, including power distribution systems and thermal management solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the product line strategy, driving product development initiatives and go-to-market programs to accelerate order and revenue growth while ensuring sustained profitability.
• Lead the development and execution of short and long-term strategic objectives and business plans for the product line, ensuring alignment with data center segment priorities and market dynamics.
• Drive performance against key metrics including sales growth, market share, pricing strategy, and profitability, while maintaining high standards of product quality and competitiveness.
• Direct and oversee the development and introduction of new products into the market.
• Develop and own product roadmaps and the execution of the product lifecycle.
• Lead regular reviews of product line financial performance, including forecasting, analysis of performance against plan, market share trends, and competitive benchmarking.
• Deliver clear, data driven insights and reports to inform strategic decision making and optimize business outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Segments, Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Participate in industry events promoting the strategic vision, collaborating with alliance partners and end customers to provide solutions to growing industry problems.
• Accountable for product line P&L; responsibility for demand accuracy, price, margin, and profit.
• Build and lead a high-performing team that fosters collaboration, accountability, and innovation to execute the organization’s strategic vision and ensure alignment with the data center segment’s goals and priorities.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

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