Product Manager – Switchgear EMEA

Vertiv; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 77.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology company is seeking a Product Manager for the Low Voltage Switchgear product line. The role involves managing the product lifecycle, driving innovation, and collaborating with various teams across EMEA. Ideal candidates should have an engineering degree, experience in manufacturing, and strong skills in data analysis and project management. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace focused on safety and operational excellence.

Servicios

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Formación

• Experience in product engineering, manufacturing, or marketing.
• Experience in engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Skills in driving change and continuous improvement processes.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the LV SWGR product lifecycle management.
• Coordinate with peers for innovation in AI, Cloud Services, and Edge Computing.
• Conduct market assessments and identify opportunities.

Conocimientos

Engineering principles

Project management

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Educación

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Herramientas

Power BI

Smartsheet

Descripción del empleo

The LV SWGR (Low Voltage Switchgear) Product Manager IEC EMEA gathers and analyzes customer needs, evaluates market and regulatory trends, develops new product roadmaps and strategy, leads presales support, and works collaboratively with others to drive profitable growth and innovation. This position is responsible for working with EMEA regional and functional teams to achieve both financial and sales objectives. The LV SWGR Product Manager exercises supervision in terms of R&D priorities, product target costs, design and pricing methods, and resourcing in a global SWGR PL (switchgear product line) matrixed organization.

• The successful candidate will be required to make frequent trips to the Republic of Ireland.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ownership of the LV SWGR (IEC 61439-2) product lifecycle management, including hardware, configuration software, and start-up services provided by EMEA Vertiv Service Team, from development through growth and phaseout.
2. Coordinate with peers to drive innovation, development, and delivery, including specializations in AI, Cloud Services, Edge Computing, and customized applications for the data center market. Focus on growth in the EMEA Commercial & Industrial space.
3. Enable global routes to market to facilitate commercial success, aligning with regional partners’ business models. Leverage Vertiv’s global manufacturing footprint.
4. Support supply bases (internal and third-party) for competitive fulfillment, with a focus on IEC 61439-2 standard in EMEA.
5. Conduct competitive assessments in the IEC EMEA marketplace, identify market opportunities, and analyze make vs. buy strategies, especially in cloud, colocation, and electrification sectors.
6. Develop tools like configuration development, content creation, and data management to grow profitability.
7. Manage LV SWBD configurator list pricing and work closely with finance teams on pricing strategies.
8. Position as a trusted adviser to customers and regional partners, participate in industry groups influencing codes and standards.
9. Drive technical input and requirements for new product development at the system level.
10. Identify, prototype, and validate design improvements to enhance performance and consider environmental and safety factors.
11. Collaborate with Marketing Communications to support literature and regional marketing initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in product engineering, manufacturing, or marketing.
• Experience in engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, working with cross-functional teams.
• Skills in driving change and continuous improvement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with Smartsheet and Power BI is beneficial.
• Ability to interface with customers at various levels.
• Experience leading meetings and presenting via digital platforms.
• Experience with NPDI and PLM systems.
• Lifelong learner with curiosity and initiative.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in implementing new processes.
• Skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and project management.
• Direct experience with IEC 61439-2 Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus (<600V).
• Experience with low voltage electrical components like circuit breakers, transformers, etc.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

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OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. We design, manufacture, and service products and solutions that keep the world connected, with $5 billion in sales and a presence in nearly 70 countries.