Associate Product Manager - Industrial Enclosures

Rittal; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rittal LLC is seeking an Associate Product Manager for Industrial Enclosures in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on market research, defining product roadmaps, and guiding pricing and packaging decisions to support sales teams and customer messaging.

You will work with engineering on cooling solutions and drive product direction across the IA enclosure portfolio, with hybrid work options in place. A background in engineering or business is preferred, with 3+ years in Industrial Automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Engineering, Business or Marketing.
• 3+ years of related work experience preferably in Industrial Automation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams.
• SAP knowledge/experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Market analysis: identify trends, customer needs, and analyze competitors to define product strategy.
• Define the vision and roadmap for new IA enclosure products with timelines for development and launch.
• Collaborate with engineering to design and develop cooling solutions aligned with market requirements.
• Set pricing strategy based on market analysis and define product positioning within the market.

Skills

Market research

Roadmap development

Pricing strategy

Sales support

Customer feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Marketing

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Associate Product Manager – Industrial Enclosures

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

As the AssociateProduct Manager – Industrial Enclosures, you will perform market research on new products, establish timeline for developing products, influence pricing and packaging, guide sales teams, and develop messaging and market positioning around products. Responsible for articulating outbound tasks necessary to clearly explain the benefits of product features and translate them into customer-facing messaging. Establish and drive Industrial Enclosure product direction by developing, maintaining, and owning the product roadmap.

Location: Schaumburg, IL - Hybrid work model.

Responsibilities:

• Work with and assist IA Product Management: Market analysis: Identifying trends in the IA enclosure market, understanding customer needs, and analyzing competitor offerings to define product strategy.
• Product roadmap development: Defining the vision and roadmap for new IA enclosure products, including features, functionalities, and timelines for development and launch.
• Product design and engineering collaboration: Working closely with engineering teams to design and develop new cooling solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market requirements.
• Pricing and positioning: Setting pricing strategy based on market analysis and product value proposition, and defining the product's positioning within the competitive landscape.
• Marketing and sales support: Collaborating with marketing teams to create messaging and materials for product launches and sales campaigns, providing product expertise to sales teams.
• Customer feedback management: Gathering customer feedback, analyzing usage data, and identifying areas for product improvement. Technical support and direction: Provide technical assistance and support for the IA enclosure products as needed.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Engineering, Business or Marketing
• 3+ years of related work experience preferablyin Industrial Automation
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint MS Teams.
• SAP knowledge/experience a plus.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at [phone].

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.