Product Line Manager- Residential Circuit Protection

Product Line Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

Own and execute the multi-year strategy for the Residential Circuit Protection portfolio, aligned with division growth objectives.
Define and maintain the product roadmap, balancing innovation, profitability, lifecycle management, and operational capacity.
Translate market trends, customer insights, voice-of-customer (VOC) feedback, and competitive intelligence into actionable business decisions.
Lead portfolio governance, including SKU rationalization, lifecycle transitions, and end-of-life planning.

Commercial & Market Leadership

Partner with Sales, manufacturer representatives, distributors, and key customers to drive profitable growth and market adoption.
Develop and execute pricing and margin strategies in partnership with Finance and Pricing teams.
Support go-to-market execution for new product launches, product conversions, and growth initiatives.
Serve as a senior product and business leader in customer engagements and internal leadership discussions.

New Product Development & Lifecycle Management

Lead new product development from opportunity assessment and VOC through launch, adoption, and lifecycle optimization.
Ensure launch readiness across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
Own product stewardship, including product documentation, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and quality feedback processes.
Drive disciplined lifecycle management practices to improve portfolio performance and execution consistency.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

Lead strategic initiatives across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, Finance, and Sales.
Drive alignment, prioritization, and decision-making within a complex matrix environment.
Establish and maintain operating rhythms, including roadmap reviews, portfolio reviews, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
Resolve competing priorities and escalations while balancing strategic objectives with day-to-day business needs.

Analytics, Forecasting & Business Performance

Utilize sales, demand, profitability, and lifecycle data to drive informed business decisions.
Partner with Demand Management and Sales Operations to improve forecast accuracy and SIOP effectiveness.
Convert complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
Develop and enhance dashboards, metrics, and reporting to monitor portfolio performance.

Leadership & Talent Development

Provide coaching, guidance, and leadership to Product Managers and cross-functional team members.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations across the product management organization.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and learning agility.
Support succession planning and talent development initiatives to strengthen organizational capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, sales, marketing, and/or engineering.
• Likely authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience within electrical products, building materials, power distribution, or related industrial markets.
• Experience managing products sold through electrical distribution and contractor channels.
• Experience selling or marketing products through retail channels.
• Strong commercial acumen, including pricing strategy, margin management, and channel development.
• Experience working with global manufacturing and supply chain organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes in a matrixed environment.