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Vertiv Corporation Product Manager (DC Power) in Lorain, Ohio
Job Summary The Product Manager (DC Power) will be responsible for driving growth and profitability of Vertiv's DC Power data center offerings. The Product Manager will work with the Director, Product Management to: * Develop and mature a DC Power product portfolio aimed at the data center market * Gain deep insight into customer needs and desired outcomes through customer, channel and market research. * Convert insights into innovative product strategies and product roadmaps and detailed market requirements. * Collaborate with cross functional teams to bring new products to the market in the shortest time possible. * Manage profitability and sales forecast of product line. * Develop market expertise in the DC power datacenter market space * Develop sales and marketing strategies and plans to maximize product revenue and profitability. * Present business case(s) to justify the development and launch of new products * Work with the regions on managing product financials Responsibilities: The Product Manager will also be responsible for the following: * Voice of Customer research and analysis * Innovative product strategies, roadmaps and specifications * Value propositions, selling stories, and product launch plans * Product lifecycle management plans including product introduction and planned obsolescence * List pricing strategies and execution * Competitive analysis and appropriate responses * Product line profitability and forecasting * Requirements development of product documentation and quote/ordering forms * Provide sales training and general product support. * Travel (domestic & international) as required, including participation in trade shows and customer visits. * Analyze market/industry trends, sales channels, and competitor's products, pricing, and product positioning. * High degree of involvement with customers, industry associations, and other market information sources to ensure sufficient market knowledge. Constant cross-cultural interactions, with sales personnel, product management, R&D, engineering, and executive management. * Participation in global calls outside of normal working hours * Miscellaneous as requested. Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical degree; mechanical or electrical engineering degree or related experience preferred * At least 5 years in technical products marketing, strategic planning, marketing or directly related experience. * Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, project planning * Understanding of sales channels and manufacturing processes * Experience presenting to large and small audiences, both in person and via conference call * Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives * MBA and/or prior consulting, strategic planning or product marketing preferred * Experience with DC/UPS systems is preferred * Travel: 25% (domestic & international) The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES * Customer Focus * Operational Excellence * High-Performance Culture * Innovation * Financial Strength OUR BEHAVIORS * Own It * Act With Urgency * Foster a Customer-First Mindset * Think Big and ExecutApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE1NzAyLjEwNTA4QHZlcnRpdmNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t