Senior Manager, Product Management - nVent Engineered Building Solutions (e-Houses)

nVent • Madison, WI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead product management for the nVent EBS E-house segment by boosting overall product line performance, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and productivity improvement. Apply market insights in developing long-term technology and product lifecycle strategy focused on portfolio standardization to expand operational capacity and customer experience. Coordinate the implementation of strategic programs and activities through influential cross-functional communication for assigned product category. Conduct voice of the customer (primary, secondary, observational) and field testing to uncover unmet customer needs and drive new products and services. Develop strong and quantifiable value propositions for product families to articulate differentiation to customers, channel partners, and sales. Partner cross-functionally with product development teams to implement all aspects associated with the product definition, product development, pricing, market introduction, sales tools, and promotion plans. Drive Advanced Product Development processes, tools, and metrics for the product management and engineering organization. Develop a culture that encourages new ideas and tests concepts to drive improved quantified outcomes for customers. Help identify and charter strategic projects that drive innovation leveraging technology trends, market trends, and integrated solutions. Cultivate external partnerships to accelerate technology funnel and product commercialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering or Business is highly preferred.
• Ideally 10+ years of product management experience in industrial automation or utility-focused companies
• Hands-on experience working with utility and commercial sales channels including distributors, direct sales, and manufacturer’s reps is required.
• Experience in Engineered-to-Order (ETO) business required
• Leading cross-functional teams to establish and implement a product line strategy
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, demonstrating excellent active listening skills
• Demonstrated skills to analyze, interpret, and draw meaningful and accurate conclusions from data, including financial analysis
• Proven ability to conduct Voice of the Customer and define customer needs

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead product management for the nVent EBS E-house segment by boosting overall product line performance, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and productivity improvement.
• Apply market insights in developing long-term technology and product lifecycle strategy focused on portfolio standardization to expand operational capacity and customer experience.
• Coordinate the implementation of strategic programs and activities through influential cross-functional communication for assigned product category.
• Conduct voice of the customer (primary, secondary, observational) and field testing to uncover unmet customer needs and drive new products and services.
• Develop strong and quantifiable value propositions for product families to articulate differentiation to customers, channel partners, and sales.
• Partner cross-functionally with product development teams to implement all aspects associated with the product definition, product development, pricing, market introduction, sales tools, and promotion plans.
• Drive Advanced Product Development processes, tools, and metrics for the product management and engineering organization.
• Develop a culture that encourages new ideas and tests concepts to drive improved quantified outcomes for customers.
• Help identify and charter strategic projects that drive innovation leveraging technology trends, market trends, and integrated solutions.
• Cultivate external partnerships to accelerate technology funnel and product commercialization.

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.
• 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