Global Product Specialist

Vertiv Group Corporation; Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to Ireland

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Global Product Specialist to lead product management for Busbar offerings within the Power Management business unit. The role requires collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Service teams to drive new programs and manage the existing portfolio.

The team focuses on launching new products and services, managing the portfolio, and driving profitability on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
• Familiarity with Busbar Trunking systems and IEC standards (IEC 61439) and UL 857.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships across regions to meet objectives.
• Proven problem solving, data analysis, and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Smartsheet, and business apps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product lifecycle management plans from introduction to end of production.
• Develop and maintain business cases through ideation, development, and launch.
• Research market trends, demand drivers, and customer needs to shape product strategy.
• Convert insights into market requirements and product plans.
• Ensure accurate customer-facing documentation and marketing collateral.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Vertiv are a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv™ Busbar systems designed to enable seamless power distribution not only within a Data Centre environment, but across many other market sectors. 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.

TheGlobal Product Specialist is responsiblefor 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 Busbarproduct 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 (i.e. delivery, quality, inventory)
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Knowledge

• 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).
• 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

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 (e.g., AI/data-enabled applications, energy transition trends).

Other

• Travel to Ireland and other Vertiv facilities when required

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