Sr. North America Product Line Manager - Data Center Assembly

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Bonus eligible

Vacation + holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Denver, Colorado seeks a seasoned Product Leader to own global product line strategy, lifecycle management, and pricing initiatives. You will drive margin improvements and regional execution while guiding new product development for data center assembly solutions including liquid cooling systems and hose assemblies.

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales to translate customer needs into robust product requirements, and lead global commercialization and launches

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 11+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or commercial roles.
• Experience supporting product lines or portfolios within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a global organization.
• Ability to translate customer needs into product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of global product line strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management.
• Drive product line performance through pricing support, margin improvement initiatives, and regional execution.
• Contribute to new product development initiatives for data center assembly solutions including liquid cooling systems, hose assemblies, couplings, and CDUs.
• Translate voice of customer and market insights into product improvements and roadmap inputs.
• Support global commercialization efforts and product launches across regions.
• Partner with engineering and operations to ensure alignment between product design, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, engineering, quality, and supply chain to deliver customer solutions.
• Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and portfolio performance to inform decision-making.
• Support development of business cases for new products and enhancements.
• Help align global and regional stakeholders to ensure execution of product line priorities.

Skills

Global product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Market/customer insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of global product line strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management.
• Drive product line performance through pricing support, margin improvement initiatives, and regional execution.
• Contribute to new product development (NPI) initiatives for data center assembly solutions including liquid cooling systems, hose assemblies, couplings, and CDUs.
• Translate voice of customer and market insights into product improvements and roadmap inputs.
• Support global commercialization efforts and product launches across regions.
• Partner with engineering and operations to ensure alignment between product design, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, engineering, quality, and supply chain to deliver customer solutions.
• Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and portfolio performance to inform decision-making.
• Support development of business cases for new products and enhancements.
• Help align global and regional stakeholders to ensure execution of product line priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 11+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or commercial roles.
• Experience supporting product lines or portfolios within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a global organization.
• Ability to translate customer needs into product requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center infrastructure, liquid cooling, or thermal management products.
• Knowledge of fluid systems, hose assemblies, couplings, or industrial manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting B2B or industrial product portfolios.
• Exposure to global product launches and commercialization efforts.
• Lean or process improvement experience.
• People management experience.

Competencies

• Strong collaboration and influence skills in a matrixed organization.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to interpret market needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication with cross-functional and global teams.

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $170,000-$200,000
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.