Global Product Manager

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.

In this role as a Global Product Manager at nVent, you will play an instrumental role in leading the strategy and product lines for Hoffman Design to Manufacturing (DTM) portfolio. The growing DTM Product line is seeking a champion to join the lead the team to drive new product development, introduction of new products and leading product life cycle of current products.

• Define and implement product strategy by conducting voice of the customer (VOC) and market research.
• Lead global product roadmap while partnering with engineering to develop products that solve the needs of customers.
• Decide positioning of products, including simplification of current offerings.

• Lead market research for existing products, new products, technologies, and new emerging markets.
• Continually monitor and assess competitive products and programs.
• Investigate partnership, private label or M&A opportunities.
• Communicate key findings and conclusions to stakeholders to drive action.

• Lead new product introductions for both internal sales audiences and end customers across different regions.
• Support marketing aspects associated with the product definition, product development, pricing, market introduction, sales tools, and promotion plans.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the product category for internal and external audiences.

• Manage the entire process from idea, development, introduction, maturity and obsolescence.
• Lead all product related activities for assigned products.
• Champion cross-functional activities to improve overall product line performance including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality and delivery.

• Lead a diverse product management team located in various regions.
• Provide mentorship to employees on how to manage key strategic goals and projects.
• Mentor and provide growth opportunities and stretch assignments for product managers and product specialists to encourage career development.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Engineering or Business is required, MBA is preferred.
• 8+ years of Product Marketing, Product Management, or Program Management experience required.
• Ability to travel (up to 25%) both within Europe and in North America.
• Experience working with outside product suppliers/vendors preferred.
• Experience in industrial automation, Manufacturing solutions, or Machine building optimization.
• Hands-on experience working with industrial channels of distribution including distributors, direct sales and manufacturer’s reps is helpful.
• Proven skills in product marketing and product life-cycle management.
• Ability to effectively mentor and develop staff growth and development.

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:

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.