LV SWGR Product Manager – IEC EMEA

Job title:

LV SWGR Product Manager – IEC EMEA

Company

Vertiv

Job description

Job Description:The LV SWGR (Low Voltage Switchgear) Product Manager IEC EMEA gathers and analyzes customer needs, evaluates market and regulatory trends, develops new product roadmaps and strategy, leads presales support, and works collaboratively with others to drive profitable growth and innovation. This position is responsible for working with EMEA regional and functional teams to achieve both financial and sales objectives. The LV SWGR Product Manager exercises supervision in terms of R&D priorities, product target costs, design and pricing methods, and resourcing in a global SWGR PL (switchgear product line) matrixed organization.This role is an onsite position that can be base at our facility in Burnfoot, County Donegal, Ireland or Campsie, Derry, Northern Ireland.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership of the LV SWGR (IEC 61439-2) product lifecycle management function, including hardware, configuration software, and start-up services provided by EMEA Vertiv Service Team, from new product development, through growth and phaseout.
• Coordination with peers to drive innovation, development, and delivery, including specializations for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Services, Edge Computing, and customized applications (general data center market). Also targeting growth and product development in the greater EMEA Commercial & Industrial space (C&I).
• Enablement of global routes to market to facilitate commercial success, accentuating fit into regional partners’ business models. Leverage the global Vertiv business development model along with Vertiv’s global manufacturing footprint (Americas, Europe and Asia).
• Enablement of supply bases (both internal Vertiv and 3rd party suppliers) for competitive fulfillment across all business regions. Special focus on how to leverage this for the EMEA region supporting the IEC 61439-2 standard.
• Competitive assessment in the IEC EMEA market place, including technology and market partnership opportunities (make vs. buy analysis).  Identification of emerging market opportunities rooted in technology applications, increasingly in settings facilitating cloud, colocation, and enterprise data center applications. Also focused on electrification growth in the EMEA region.
• Facilitation of tools like configuration development & enhancement, content creation, and data management enabling Customers, Partners, and internal / external stakeholders as appropriate to grow Vertiv solutions profitability.
• Responsible for LV SWBD configurator list pricing and subsequent pricing management working closely with EMEA SWGR Cost Manager and finance counterparts.
• Achievement of positioning as a ‘trusted adviser’ to customers & regional partners relevant to the target segments. Participation in industry groups that influence codes and standards.
• Directly drive and facilitate LV SWGR technical input, and requirement specifications, for new product development, at the product & system level.
• Lead and enable identification, prototyping, and validation of design improvements at the product and system level that improve performance across the system life cycle – including configuration, logistics, packaging, assembly, commissioning, operation, and end-of-life support. Also take into consideration circular economic factors and EHS (environmental health and safety).
• Work closely with Vertiv Marketing Communications to support LV SWGR literature requirements as well as regional marketing opportunities like tradeshows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in product engineering, manufacturing or marketing.
• Demonstratable experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations and working with crossfunctional teams to identify and execute on priority actions.
• Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes.
• Must have demonstratable skills with Microsoft office applications, particularly Excel. Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial.
• Ability to directly interface with Customers, at the executive and technical levels, required.
• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via digital conference calls (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)
• NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Experience
• Demonstrated curiosity and a lifelong learner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Comfortable working autonomously.
• Experience in introducing new processes to an existing organization.
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management
• Direct experience in the IEC 61439-2 Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus (less than 600V) equipment space.
• Direct experience with low voltage (less than 600V) electrical components like circuit breaker, transformers, metering, arc flash mitigation equipment, etc

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

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.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 . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/CareersWork AuthorizationNo calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Republic of Ireland or the United Kingdom.#vertivireland

Expected salary

Location

Burnfoot, Co Donegal

Job date

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 01:50:31 GMT

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