Who are we?
At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are now looking for a colleague to join our team in Tognana, Italy as a Sr. Product Manager, Thermal Management.
Position Summary
You will be responsible for managing the Product Lifecycle, supporting the business growth and gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the go-to-market and the marketing plan. You will be responsible for developing sales and marketing strategies and plans to maximize product revenue and profitability.
What you'll do? As a key team player, your responsibilities include:
1. Develop and execute product lifecycle management plans including product introduction, line extension, engineered to order, and end of production.
2. Research market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
3. Collect voice of customers and products business cases and share with global products teams.
4. Address actions to reduce finished goods inventory and support business decisions in case of major supply chain issues and assist in championing resolution of offering issues (i.e. delivery, quality, inventory).
5. Work alongside Operations and Material planning to ensure competitive lead time, inventory optimization and meet revenue targets.
6. Manage list pricing and multipliers in EMEA.
7. Manage product line profitability, volume forecasts, price gain.
8. Ensure all customer facing offering documentation and marketing collateral is available and accurate and specific for the region, country, and market segment.
9. Prepare and deliver presentations, product demos, competitive comparisons and other sales enablement tools and collaterals.
10. Attend tradeshows, visit customers, meet with sales team, distributors and partners to ensure an accurate voice of customer is heard in all product plans.
11. Develop and track metrics to measure post-launch sales performance of new offerings, including pipeline, quotation.
12. Collaborate with Marketing teams to develop marketing programs.
What makes you successful? Bring your passion and expertise with:
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master Degree in Mechanical / Energy engineering preferred.
2. 7+ years technical, product/service, strategic planning, marketing or directly related experience.
3. Experience with HVAC and Data center applications is preferred.
4. Strong business acumen.
5. Ability to quickly develop cross-functional relationships to achieve business objectives.
6. Technical expertise to translate customer needs/pain points to solutions.
7. Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management.
8. Excellent communications skills - written & verbal.
9. High focus on customer needs.
10. Able to combine long term and short-term goals by setting priorities.
11. Ability to interact with all levels within the organization from entry level to executive.
12. Attitude to act as a leader in his/her role and with curiosity in all what's new (market trends, new technologies, etc.).
13. Language skills: fluent English written and verbal required.
14. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet, and other business applications.
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 Execute.
* Lead by Example.
* Drive Continuous Improvement.
* Learn and Seek Out Development.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.
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