Global Product Manager - Busbar

Vertiv; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in critical infrastructure solutions seeks a Global Offering Manager for its Busbar product line. The role encompasses product management, requiring collaboration across various teams to drive product innovation and profitability. Ideal candidates will have substantial technical experience and strong project management skills, aiming to contribute to a rapidly growing sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical, product/service management, or marketing roles required.
• Familiarity with Busbar Trunking systems and IEC standards preferred.
• Proficiency in building cross-functional relationships to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop product lifecycle management plans and market strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Marketing teams.
• Manage product line profitability and execute ongoing product improvements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

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Vertiv are a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv Powerbar iMPB, a modular busbar system designed to enable seamless, on-demand power upgrades in dynamic data centre environments. The busway system allows businesses to cost-effectively optimise and adapt power distribution infrastructure over time, maximising availability through continuous power delivery to critical loads. Its easy to install system and fexibility has seen demand sore. As a result of this we are seeing significant growth in Ireland.

The Global Offering Manager – Busbar, is responsible for providing product management leadership to drive growth and profitability of Vertiv’s Busbar offerings. The role requires frequent collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Service teams to execute new offering programs and manage the existing portfolio of offerings.

The Product Management team within Busbar product line of the Power Management business unit (BU) is responsible for managing the global portfolio of Busbar product and service offerings to best serve the customers in the market. Key activities include launching new products and services, managing the existing portfolio of products and services, and executing end of production and service. The team operates in a global and cross-functional environment and has frequent interactions with customers, sales, engineering, marketing, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product lifecycle management plans including product introduction, line extension, engineered to order, and end of production.
• Develop and maintain business cases through ideation, development, and launch.
• Research market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
• Convert research insights into innovative product strategies and detailed market requirements.
• Ensure all customer facing offering documentation and marketing collateral is available and accurate.
• Provide offering information to Customers, Sales, Customer Service and Application Engineering.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, product demos, and other sales enablement tools.
• Develop and track metrics to measure post-launch sales performance of new offerings.
• Collaborate with Marketing teams to develop marketing programs for demand generation.
• Manage list pricing and discounts.
• Manage product line profitability and volume forecasts.
• Assist in championing resolution of offering issues ( delivery, quality, inventory)
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Familiarity with Busbar Trunking systems, IEC standards (such as IEC 61439) and UL 857 (Standard for Busbar Trunking Systems).
• 5+ years technical, product/service management, strategic planning, marketing or directly related experience.
• Ability to quickly develop cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management
• Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet, and other business applications
• Excellent communications skills – written & verbal
• Up to 10% travel

Preferred Experience

• Experience in electrification, data center, commercial/industrial electrical infrastructure, or similar sectors.
• Background in cost reduction initiatives, make-vs-buy decisions, and supply chain optimization.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies impacting power distribution (, AI/data-enabled applications, energy transition trends).

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

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

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $;billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. You must be based in Ireland or the UK