Judge Direct Placement · 5 hours ago
Senior Global Product Line Manager
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $205K/yr
5+ years expJudge Direct Placement is looking for a Senior Global Product Line Manager specializing in Industrial Pumps for Data Center Applications. The role involves directing the product line strategy, driving revenue growth, and managing the product roadmap while collaborating with various stakeholders to meet customer needs and support new product development.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sean Faux
Responsibilities
Own and direct the overall product line strategy for Industrial pumps – initially targeting data center applications – specifically Coolant Distribution Units (CDU), server racks and trays, and overall data center liquid cooling systems
Deliver “spec-in” and revenue growth for data center pumps by driving the creation of a complete portfolio with clear and compelling value propositions that will drive adoption
Develop, own, and deliver on a market-driven product roadmap that will drive adoption of the pump technologies into data center applications and then extend into targeted industrial applications
Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) interviews within the data center ecosystem to determine the future needs of technologies, industry, and our current and future customers. Continually analyze and interpret customer questions, requirements, or problems
Support and drive the New Product Development process for the product line to achieve desired results. Ensure that feature, quality, and cost objectives are reached along with timing commitments – providing project management support as needed
Drive new product commercialization through development of marketing and commercialization materials – including product specs and training materials – with the support of our Global Creative Studio. Create the necessary content for being specified by Coolant Distribution Unit manufacturers and other industrial applications
Support the P&L for the product line, including driving cost-down initiatives, developing positioning/pricing strategies, and capitalizing on efficiencies-of-scale
Manage manufacturing footprint and capacity planning to align with regional and product opportunities and potential
Support the preparation of effective quotations, bids, and related negotiation documentation
Support development of inorganic pipeline to look for opportunities to accelerate adoption in this space. Develop appropriate relationships to support pipeline development
Qualification
Required
High level of interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships
Strategic mindset and strong business acumen
Ability to influence with and without authority
Global work experience and perspective
Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change
Preferred
You excel in a high growth and quickly evolving working environment with significant executive visibility, using your strategic vision and influential leadership to align stakeholders, drive momentum, and shape organizational direction
Mechanical or fluid products experience along with proven hands-on experience working with electronic systems and components
Direct experience with printed circuit boards (PCB) and communication protocols such as CAN (Controller Area Network) and Modbus (RTU/TCP) are a plus
Experience with customers in the data centers, Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), and/or pump technologies space
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM, Supply Chain, Business, Technical/Business related
5+ years of professional experience in a combination of product line management, marketing, outside field sales, business development, application engineering and/or product engineering
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and graphical representation of large data sets
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills to deliver high quality executive-ready presentations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD
LTD
Tuition Reimbursement
3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating)
8 sick days
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Benefits begin first day of the month following hire
Company
Judge Direct Placement
JUDGE DIRECT PLACEMENT, with over 45 years of experience, is a leading provider of top management talent to companies nationwide, with a focus in the areas of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.
Founded in 1970West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
1001-5000 employees
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