Product Line Leader (Power Distribution & Bus… at nVent · Richland

Product Line Leader (Power Distribution & Bus Duct)
Location: Medway, MA, US
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
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
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
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.
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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Additional Locations: Richland, MS, US