Senior Manager, Switchgear Product Line

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Career growth

High-performance culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Switchgear Product Line to guide strategy and execution for a critical power distribution portfolio. This remote US-based role balances growth, margin, and lifecycle management while partnering with commercial and functional leaders to influence roadmap direction, market positioning, and new product development outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings deep switchgear credibility, 7+ years in product leadership, and SME-level expertise in switchgear applications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of technical experience in power distribution, specifically with switchgear products.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in product management or related roles.
• Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in switchgear products and applications.
• In-depth knowledge of switchgear standards, including UL, CSA, and ANSI.
• Experience with structured business systems for NPD/NPI.

Responsibilities

• Own margin expansion and cost management for the switchgear product line
• Lead a cross-functional team to execute product growth strategies aligned with business objectives
• Develop a market-differentiated product roadmap focused on innovation and customer value
• Ensure product sustainability through effective lifecycle management
• Partner with marketing to create go-to-market strategies that expand market share
• Collaborate with Sales on integrated plans covering market opportunities and financial analysis
• Direct NPD/NPI activities in partnership with various departments
• Define and communicate key performance metrics to business leaders

Skills

Leadership experience

Switchgear SME

Standards knowledge

NPD/NPI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NPD/NPI process

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Switchgear Product Line to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space.

This role will guide the strategy and execution for a switchgear product portfolio serving critical power distribution applications. The person in this position will balance growth, margin expansion, and lifecycle management while partnering closely with commercial and functional leaders. It is a highly cross-functional opportunity with direct influence on roadmap direction, market positioning, and new product development outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical credibility and product leadership experience within the electrical power distribution market.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own margin expansion and cost management for the switchgear product line
• Lead a cross-functional team to execute product growth strategies aligned with business objectives
• Develop a market-differentiated product roadmap focused on innovation and customer value
• Ensure product sustainability through effective lifecycle management
• Partner with marketing to create go-to-market strategies that expand market share
• Collaborate with Sales on integrated plans covering market opportunities and financial analysis
• Direct NPD/NPI activities in partnership with various departments
• Define and communicate key performance metrics to business leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of technical experience in power distribution, specifically with switchgear products
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in product management or related roles
• Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in switchgear products and applications
• In-depth knowledge of switchgear standards, including UL, CSA, and ANSI
• Proven understanding of customer segments such as data centers and utilities
• Experience with structured business systems for NPD/NPI

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with travel requirements to Canada and the U.S.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth in a fast-growing organization
• Engagement in a high-performance culture grounded in company values

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.