Product Manager- Low Voltage & Power Distribution Solutions

Mission Critical Group

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Product Manager to drive strategy, standardization, and growth for our portfolio of Low Voltage (LV) switchgear and power distribution solutions, with a particular emphasis on UL891 switchboards, UL1558 metal-enclosed low-voltage power circuit breaker switchgear, and data center power infrastructure. Reporting directly to the VP of Innovation, this role will own the product lifecycle for LV switchgear solutions—from market analysis and customer requirements through product definition, launch, adoption, and continuous improvement. This position sits at the intersection of engineering, customer needs, manufacturing, and business strategy, transforming technical requirements into scalable, standardized products that drive growth and competitive differentiation. The ideal candidate combines deep technical understanding of LV power distribution systems, OEM breaker platforms, regulatory standards, and end-market requirements with strong product management discipline. You will help define the next generation of standardized switchgear products serving critical infrastructure markets including AI factories, hyperscale data centers, oil & gas, industrial, healthcare, utility, and commercial applications.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in product management, engineering, technical sales, or related roles within switchgear, electrical distribution, or critical power infrastructure
Strong technical knowledge of UL891 switchboards and UL1558 metal-enclosed low-voltage power circuit breaker switchgear
Deep understanding of low voltage distribution systems and breaker technologies
Experience defining standardized products and product requirements within technical environments
Demonstrated experience translating customer requirements into product specifications and roadmaps
Familiarity with OEM breaker ecosystems and competitive positioning across major suppliers
Strong understanding of critical infrastructure markets, particularly data centers and AI-driven applications
Excellent communication skills with ability to bridge technical and commercial stakeholders
Willingness to travel (25–35%) for customer visits, manufacturing sites, and industry engagement
Product lifecycle management and roadmap development
Product requirements definition (PRDs/MRDs)
UL891 and UL1558 application expertise
OEM breaker technologies and competitive analysis
Switchgear architecture and power distribution systems
Market analysis and portfolio strategy
Technical documentation and specification writing
Risk assessment and regulatory compliance
Strong customer orientation and relationship building
Strategic thinking with commercial awareness
Ability to influence across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong organizational and execution capabilities
Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset
Executive presence with customers and industry stakeholders
Builds trust through respect, empathy, and collaboration while maintaining strong relationships with customers, manufacturing teams, and engineering partners.
Communicates openly regarding product decisions, tradeoffs, risks, and market realities to drive alignment and trust.
Challenges conventional approaches and continuously seeks opportunities to improve products, architectures, and customer value.
Maintains momentum through ambiguity, changing requirements, and evolving market conditions.
Delivers consistent, high-quality outcomes while ensuring products meet performance, safety, and customer expectations.
Demonstrates perseverance and ownership in solving difficult technical and commercial challenges from concept through launch.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center infrastructure
Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience launching and scaling technical products within power distribution markets
Familiarity with MV switchgear, modular power systems, or integrated power solutions
Experience supporting standardization initiatives within manufacturing environments
Knowledge of pricing strategies, portfolio management, and product economics

Responsibilities

Define product vision, roadmap, and strategy for UL891 and UL1558 switchgear platforms, power distribution systems, and associated control architectures
Own the complete product lifecycle—from concept through commercialization, sustaining engineering, and retirement
Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities across data centers, AI infrastructure, utilities, industrial, and other critical power markets
Translate market trends and customer requirements into product strategies and roadmaps
Develop business cases supporting new product introductions and portfolio investments
Ensure alignment between product strategy, manufacturing capability, and financial objectives
Define standardized product offerings, configurations, and architectures to improve scalability and reduce engineering complexity
Develop Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and technical specifications based on customer and market needs
Establish product standards governing ratings, configurations, accessories, and performance requirements
Drive modularization and standardization strategies balancing flexibility with manufacturability
Collaborate with Engineering to convert engineered-to-order solutions into repeatable product platforms
Support design decisions considering manufacturability, cost optimization, reliability, and lead time reduction
Serve as the Voice of Customer (VOC) within the organization, translating customer feedback into actionable product improvements
Engage directly with customers, consulting engineers, EPCs, hyperscalers, and channel partners to understand emerging requirements
Develop strong understanding of customer pain points in AI and data center power infrastructure
Validate new concepts and product features with customers and market stakeholders
Support strategic customer engagements and major opportunities requiring technical product expertise
Maintain deep expertise in UL891, UL1558, NEC, UL, ANSI, IEEE, and related standards governing LV switchgear
Develop and maintain intimate knowledge of OEM breaker technologies and switchgear ecosystems, including but not limited to: Schneider Electric, Eaton, ABB, LS ELECTRIC, Other major circuit breaker and switchgear suppliers
Understand strengths, limitations, competitive positioning, and application suitability of various OEM technologies
Track evolving market trends impacting AI infrastructure, power density, electrification, and data center architectures
Partner with Engineering to define specifications and prioritize development initiatives
Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure products are scalable and production-ready
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies
Coordinate with Finance to support pricing strategies and business case development
Support supply chain and sourcing decisions influencing product competitiveness
Monitor industry developments impacting switchgear, AI infrastructure, and critical power markets
Identify opportunities to improve product management processes, portfolio governance, and standardization practices
Contribute to development of templates, best practices, and product frameworks across the organization
Drive continuous improvement through post-launch analysis and customer feedback