Product Management Manager

Job Description

Position Title: Product Manager – AC Power

Key Responsibilities

Product Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Serve as the single-point analytical resource for all AC Power product lines, providing data-driven insights to Product Line Managers.
• Develop and maintain product performance dashboards tracking revenue, margin, order intake, backlog, and market share across all product lines.
• Conduct product profitability analysis including gross margin, contribution margin, and NMC trends for each product line.
• Perform product mix analysis and identify opportunities for margin improvement and portfolio optimization.
• Prepare Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with consolidated analytics across all AC Power product lines.
• Track and report on key product KPIs including win/loss rates, quote-to-order conversion, lead times, and customer satisfaction metrics.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Conduct competitive benchmarking across all product lines – analyzing competitor product features, pricing, positioning, and market share.
• Monitor market trends, technology shifts, and regulatory changes impacting AC Power products (e.g., data center growth, energy transition, grid modernization).
• Prepare market sizing and segmentation analysis for each product line to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Track industry developments in UPS, energy storage, switchgear, busway, microgrid, and power management software domains.

• Support Product Line Managers with Voice of Customer (VoC) analysis and customer requirement mapping.

Product Line Support & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Product Line Managers
• Support New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) projects with market feasibility studies, business case preparation, and financial modeling.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance teams to gather data and validate assumptions for product decisions.

• Support SFA and Localization projects with cost-benefit analysis and impact assessment.

Strategic Planning & Portfolio Management

• Support the Budget / Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process with product-level forecasts, market assumptions, and growth projections.
• Assist in product lifecycle management decisions – including product launches, phase-outs, and end-of-life planning.
• Develop product roadmap analytics to help Product Line Managers prioritize investments and feature development.
• Prepare investment justification documents (business cases, ROI analysis) for new product initiatives and capacity expansion.
• Conduct portfolio health assessments using frameworks such as BCG Matrix, product lifecycle stage analysis, and margin-volume mapping.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Create and maintain standardized reporting templates for consistent product performance tracking across all product lines.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and summaries for leadership reviews, strategy meetings, and board updates.
• Develop ad-hoc analytical reports as requested by Product Line Managers and senior leadership.
• Maintain a centralized product data repository ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for all stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• MBA (Marketing / Strategy / Operations) – strongly preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in product analysis, product management, or business analysis within the power electronics / electrical equipment / industrial products industry.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience supporting multiple product lines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in market research, competitive intelligence, and product portfolio analytics.
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Experience in data center infrastructure, power management, or energy solutions is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros) and PowerPoint (executive-level presentations).
• Strong working knowledge of BI/Analytics tools – Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle) for extracting product, cost, and order data.
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce or equivalent) for pipeline and win/loss analysis.
• Knowledge of market research tools and databases (e.g., Frost & Sullivan, Mordor Intelligence, IHS Markit).

Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of AC Power products – UPS systems, Energy storage, Switchgear, Busway, Microgrids, PSD, and power management software.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure, critical power, and cooling ecosystems.
• Understanding of industry standards and certifications relevant to power products (IEC, UL, IS standards).
• Knowledge of commodity markets and their impact on product costing (copper, steel, aluminum, semiconductors).

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical Excellence – Ability to synthesize large volumes of data into clear, actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively across multiple product lines and functional teams simultaneously.
• Communication & Storytelling – Translates complex data into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proactive Problem-Solving – Anticipates product and market challenges and proposes data-backed solutions.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and consistency across all reports and analyses.
• Adaptability & Multi-Tasking – Manages competing priorities across 8+ product lines effectively.
• Business Acumen – Understands the commercial implications of product decisions and market dynamics.
• Stakeholder Management – Builds trust and credibility with Product Line Managers and senior leadership.

Working Relationships

• Internal: Product Line Managers (LPC, Medium UPS, Energy Storage, PSD, Busway, SWGR, Microgrid, Software & Controls), Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales & Business Development, Finance, IT/ERP Teams, Plant Operations
• External: Market Research Firms, Industry Analysts, Customers (for VoC studies), Technology Partners