nVent

Product Line Leader (Power Distribution & Bus Duct)

nVent$172K — $257K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred
  • 15+ years in Product Management or Engineering
  • 10+ years of team leadership and mentoring experience
  • Deep knowledge of the utility industry
  • Experience with medium and high voltage bus duct systems or switchgear
  • Proven success in go-to-market strategies
  • Exceptional communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic plans for annual growth
  • Manage product portfolios and technology roadmaps
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis
  • Serve as subject matter expert and support sales efforts
  • Responsible for product line financial performance
  • Establish objectives and key results for initiatives
  • Track product performance data and present to leadership

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and personal leave
  • Paid volunteer time and well-being programs
Full Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Line Leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of the nVent high-voltage and medium-voltage bus duct portfolios. This role is critical in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that align with business goals and market demands. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the utility market and applications, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder collaboration. You will be a key player in bridging the gap between product development and sales, ensuring our products resonate with our target audience and achieve their full market potential.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Strategy & Execution:
  • Develop strategic plans and convert them into annual growth plans with supporting functional objectives
  • Manage product portfolios and new product and technology roadmaps
  • Develop and deploy annual capital expenditure plans
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of product line initiatives


Market Research & Analysis:
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive threats.
  • Analyze product performance and customer feedback to find opportunities for improvement and optimization.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to inform product development and marketing strategies.


Sales Enablement:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on our products and provide ongoing sales support.
  • Develop and deliver sales training materials and tools to equip the sales team with the knowledge and resources they need to effectively sell our products.
  • Serve as intermediary between Sales and Operations for project-based businesses


Performance Measurement & Reporting:
  • Responsible for product line financial performance including annual target setting and quarterly forecasting
  • Establish objectives and key results to measure the effectiveness of product management and new product development initiatives.
  • Track and analyze product line performance data and present insights to executive leadership.
  • Use data-driven analysis to optimize revenue and profitability.


YOU HAVE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred
  • Ideally 15+ years of experience in Product Management or Engineering
  • Ideally 10+ years of experience leading and mentoring teams
  • Utility industry knowledge
  • Experience with medium and high voltage bus duct systems is ideal. A background in switchgear is also helpful
  • Vision to establish business development plan and implement the plan
  • Proven track record of developing and delivering successful go-to-market strategies
  • Solid understanding of product positioning, messaging, branding and technical applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Strong presentation abilities
  • Product development and commercialization experience
  • Ability to work hybrid from our Medway, MA or Richland, MS locations and travel 15-25% of the time on average


WE HAVE:
  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day


Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:
$172,900.00 - $257,000.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
  • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.


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About nVent

nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion

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