Product Manager - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Disability insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Product Manager at our Bessemer, Alabama site to develop and execute comprehensive product line roadmaps that drive fiscal performance. You will collaborate with customers, sales teams, application engineers, and design engineers to align deliverables with market needs and price levels.

You will lead go-to-market strategies, provide technical solutions, maintain deep product knowledge, and ensure quality and safety standards while fostering 5S and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline is required.
• MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Experience in electrical transmission or distribution utility market is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line roadmaps to achieve fiscal goals.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, application engineers, and design engineers to align deliverables with customer expectations.
• Engage end-users to assess product requirements and market-driven price levels.
• Design go-to-market strategies, including marketing and pricing initiatives.
• Provide technical solutions to meet client and customer needs while ensuring adoption of advanced technologies.
• Ensure all reported technical issues are resolved promptly and in compliance with standards.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of products and oversee adaptations to address user requirements.
• Develop and implement policies for technical training for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and complete all required documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Adhere to 5S standards by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Comply with all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
• Undertake additional duties assigned to support organizational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Product development

Data analysis

Project scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

WMS

MS Office

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission‑critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Introduction

Take your next career step with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company), a leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical electrical infrastructure solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Product Manager who is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive product line roadmaps to achieve fiscal performance goals. The successful candidate will be a results‑oriented team player with strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, detail orientation, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Location

Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama; Occasional Travel

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute comprehensive product line roadmaps to achieve fiscal performance goals.
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, application engineers, and design engineers to align deliverables with customer expectations.
• Conduct regular engagements with end‑users to assess product requirements and market‑driven price levels.
• Design and implement go‑to‑market strategies, including marketing and pricing initiatives, to enhance product visibility and competitiveness.
• Provide technical solutions to meet client and customer needs while ensuring the adoption of advanced technologies.
• Ensure all reported technical issues are resolved promptly and in compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of products and oversee adaptations to address user requirements effectively.
• Develop and implement policies for technical training for both clients and internal stakeholders, as necessary.
• Prepare and complete all required documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Adhere to 5S standards by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Comply with all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
• Undertake additional duties assigned to support organizational objectives.

What You’ll Need To Excel In This Role

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts and principles within the field.
• Proven ability to perform complex tasks, typically following established processes.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with full authority for personnel decisions.
• Familiarity with departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline (required).
• MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred, along with commercial experience in a technical environment.
• Experience with the electrical transmission or distribution utility market is highly preferred.

Competencies/Skills

• Strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Expertise in product design and development.
• Advanced project scheduling and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and business process.
• Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑directed as needed.
• WMS experience and knowledge preferred.
• ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred).

Total Rewards Offering

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with employer match, employer‑paid disability, and more.

EEO Statement

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. MacLean Power, LLC has a long‑standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.