Product Line Leader (Power Distribution & Bus Duct)

nVent; Medway (MA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company-m­

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Well‑being program

Identity protection

Job summary

nVent seeks a strategic Product Line Leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of the high‑voltage and medium‑voltage bus duct portfolios. You will bridge product development and sales, lead cross‑functional teams, and ensure solutions meet market needs.

This role emphasizes market insights, go‑to‑market planning, and performance reporting, with hybrid work from Medway, MA or Richland, MS and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
• MBA preferred for strategic leadership and business development.
• 15+ years in Product Management or Engineering with cross‑functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans and convert them into annual growth plans with supporting objectives.
• Manage product portfolios and roadmaps for new products and technologies.
• Provide sales enablement and partner with Sales to drive GTM success.
• Track product line performance and forecast to inform leadership decisions.

Skills

Product Management

Engineering

Leadership

Go-to-market

Market strategy

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Line Leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of the nVent high-voltage and medium-voltage bus duct portfolios. This role is critical in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer‑centric solutions that align with business goals and market demands. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the utility market and applications, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder collaboration. You will be a key player in bridging the gap between product development and sales, ensuring our products resonate with our target audience and achieve their full market potential.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

Strategy & Execution

• Develop strategic plans and convert them into annual growth plans with supporting functional objectives
• Manage product portfolios and new product and technology roadmaps
• Develop and deploy annual capital expenditure plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of product line initiatives

Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive threats.
• Analyze product performance and customer feedback to find opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Provide insights and recommendations to inform product development and marketing strategies.

Sales Enablement

• Serve as a subject matter expert on our products and provide ongoing sales support.
• Develop and deliver sales training materials and tools to equip the sales team with the knowledge and resources they need to effectively sell our products.
• Serve as intermediary between Sales and Operations for project‑based businesses

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Responsible for product line financial performance including annual target setting and quarterly forecasting
• Establish objectives and key results to measure the effectiveness of product management and new product development initiatives.
• Track and analyze product line performance data and present insights to executive leadership.
• Use data‑driven analysis to optimize revenue and profitability.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred
• Ideally 15+ years of experience in Product Management or Engineering
• Ideally 10+ years of experience leading and mentoring teams
• Utility industry knowledge
• Experience with medium and high voltage bus duct systems is ideal.
• A background in switchgear is also helpful
• Vision to establish business development plan and implement the plan
• Proven track record of developing and delivering successful go‑to‑market strategies
• Solid understanding of product positioning, messaging, branding and technical applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Strong presentation abilities
• Product development and commercialization experience
• Ability to work hybrid from our Medway, MA or Richland, MS locations and travel 15‑25% of the time on average

WE HAVE

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day. nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry‑leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work. We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide. Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money. Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative& adaptable, Dedicated to absolute integrity, Focused on the customer first, Respectful and team oriented, Optimistic and energizing, Accountable for performance.

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency. nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range:$172,900.00-$257,000.00Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan— both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal& identity theft protection.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.