The Advanced Product Owner will lead the I-line Power Distribution Panel offer, an industry-leading offer for Low Voltage Equipment. The role is equivalent to a Product Manager for Panelboards at other leading electrical manufacturers.
ROLE SUMMARYYou own the panelboard offer roadmap and strategy and are accountable for its business success. You represent the business, technical, and application sides of the offer, and you set portfolio priorities with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
OUTCOMES YOU WILL OWN - Market share and profitable growth: measurable gains in market share, revenue, and margin versus plan.
- 5-year roadmap: an approved offer strategy and roadmap, kept current as the market changes.
- Prioritized investments: business cases that rank offer changes by customer and business value and secure resources.
- Launches: new and updated offers released on time, meeting requirements and margin targets.
- Pricing and margin: price realization and cost improvements delivered with Sales and the plants.
- Portfolio health: a portfolio matched to market needs, with end-of-life decisions made on time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and maintain the 5-year offer roadmap, profit plan, and strategy.
- Track technology, application, channel, and competitor trends; decide what they mean for the portfolio and what actions to take.
- Gather Voice of Customer from Sales, customers, channel partners, and Services; define offer requirements, including codes and standards (UL 67, NFPA, ASHRAE).
- Build business cases (cost and effort vs. business and customer value) to set priorities and allocate resources.
- Work with country offer teams on pricing and profitability; drive cost optimization with Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
- Lead offer lifecycle: launch, forecasts and ramp plans, sustaining changes, and end-of-life.
- Enable Sales and channel partners with training, quotation and specification support, and marketing materials.
- Communicate strategy, product vision, and competitive updates to internal and external stakeholders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - BS in engineering (electrical or mechanical preferred). Business, marketing, or finance degrees with a strong technical background may be considered.
- Strong technical and/or commercial experience in power distribution, electrical equipment, switchboards, panelboards, or related power systems offers.
- 5+ years of technical experience in the power, controls, or electrical distribution industry.
- 3+ years in product management, product development, applications, sales, or technical marketing.
- Working knowledge of profitability, margin, and cost analysis; product positioning, pricing, and channel management.
- Up to 15% travel.
- Must currently be located in the United States to Apply
COMPETENCIES - Strategic mindset and technical acumen.
- Market knowledge and experience.
- Leadership and collaboration across commercial, manufacturing, engineering, and other functions; ability to influence and set priorities.
- Data analysis (Excel or other tools) and financial acumen to assess opportunities.
- Strong presentation skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
Tools: Microsoft Office, Jira, Jama. Preferred: MBA or MS in Engineering Management.
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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
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