Communications Product Manager

EnerSys Delaware Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, seeks a Communications Product Manager in Reading, PA. You will guide the product lifecycle from market insight to launch, coordinating with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to deliver reliable energy storage solutions across networks and critical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, cost management, and continuous improvement, with a focus on customer requirements and strategic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field.
• Minimum 3-4 years of product management, lifecycle, and/or marketing experience required.
• Background in Telecommunications, Utility, UPS, Cable/MSO, Transportation, Government/Military, Energy Storage.

Responsibilities

• Guide products through all phases of the product lifecycle from market assessment to launch.
• Lead cross-functional development teams to ensure on-time delivery and performance.
• Coordinate bill of materials, costs, and development hours for quotes.
• Drive cost reduction and margin improvements across the portfolio.
• Translate market needs into technical requirements and create product roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain product documentation, launch plans, and collateral.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

MBA preferred

Job description

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Job Title: Communications Product Manager

Requisition ID: 13991

Location: Reading, PA, US, 19605

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions helping industrial, infrastructure and defense customers address critical power and operational needs. The company delivers integrated solutions that combine energy storage technologies, power electronics, software-enabled intelligence, technical expertise and comprehensive global customer support. EnerSys supports customers across communications networks, data centers, energy infrastructure, material handling, transportation, aerospace and defense — including applications where power continuity is essential. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, EnerSys helps organizations manage energy more reliably, efficiently and intelligently in complex operating environments where uptime, safety and resilience matter.

Supporting Critical Operations Through Three Specialized Business Platforms:

• Network & Infrastructure Solutions (NIS) - Powering the connected world with trusted reserve power and critical infrastructure solutions.
• Industrial Mobility Solutions (IMS) - Powering industrial vehicles and equipment that keep essential goods and industries moving around the world.
• Precision Power Solutions (PPS) - Powering advanced, reliable, high-performance solutions for defense, aerospace, and specialized applications.

Job Purpose

Apply technical knowledge, market insight, and project management skills to guide products through all phases of the product lifecycle. Define customer and market requirements, lead cross-functional development and launch activities, and support profitable portfolio growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage assigned products across the energy storage portfolio, including lithium, VRLA, and VLA solutions, throughout the product lifecycle from market assessment and product planning through launch, ongoing performance, and end-of-life.
• Lead a cross-functional team through all phases of product development, from concept to release, on‑time delivery, and anticipated external expense.
• Coordinate bill of materials, material costs, labor, and cost of development for quote generation.
• Identify products requiring gross margin improvements and drive necessary cost reduction activities.
• In conjunction with Sales Engineering, translate opportunity/customer-specific needs into technical requirements (PRSD).
• In conjunction with Corporate Marketing, translate market needs into technical requirements (PRSD), conduct market research, generate product/industry/competitive trends analyses, and create product roadmaps for standard product lines.
• In conjunction with Account Management & Corporate Marketing, develop and maintain all product
• management documentation, including product concept proposals, business cases, product needs & requirements, product specifications, launch plans, product collateral, and training materials.
• Establish relationships with Account Management and Sales Engineering to position and sell products successfully, providing training and leadership on strategic opportunities and participating in visits to customers, prospects, and partners.
• In conjunction with Technical Support, identify product reliability trends and support preventative/corrective action.
• Provide support for Field Services and Technical Support including product training and assisting in field issues as necessary.
• Ensure product changes follow Product Change Notification (PCN) procedure.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts with the team and promote healthy, respectful communications.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

Position has supervisory responsibilities

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field
• Minimum 3-4 years of product management, life cycle, and/or marketing experience required
• Background in a minimum of one industry: Telecommunications, Utility, UPS, Cable/MSO, Transportation, Government/Military, Energy Storage

Preferred

MBA preferred

• 5+ years experience preferred

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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