Product Manager

About the Role

Join nVent as a Product Manager focused on engineered hardware solutions that support data center and networking environments. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and field teams to bring scalable, market-ready products from concept through launch. This role operates on a hybrid work schedule, with 4 days per week on-site in Anoka, MN; Raleigh, NC; or Warwick, RI. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement end-to-end product lifecycle management, including product line strategy, multi-year roadmaps, and technology plans for engineered, hardware-based product portfolios with global market responsibility.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Development Process (PDP) initiatives by developing data-backed product recommendations, including customer needs, product requirements, feature definition, competitive positioning, financial projections, and go-to-market strategy.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, sales, and marketing to deliver revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality, and timely delivery performance.
• Lead Voice of the Customer (VOC), market, and competitive research efforts with an emphasis on understanding how products fit into broader data center and networking architectures.
• Develop and communicate compelling, quantified value propositions and pricing rationale that clearly differentiate products for customers, channel partners, and sales teams.
• Partner with regional and global marketing teams to support go-to-market strategies, product launches, and creation of sales enablement and marketing collateral.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for assigned product lines, supporting internal teams, customers, and channel partners while driving continuous improvement within the product management function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in technical or hardware product management, product innovation, or new product development within engineered products, manufacturing, or industrial technology environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of products used in data center environments.
• Hands-on exposure to networking adjacent infrastructure, interconnect, enclosure-based systems, or closely related technologies is preferred.
• Understanding of how products interface within larger systems, including performance, physical integration, and deployment considerations in critically important environments.
• Demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical systems knowledge gained through hands-on experience, manufacturing exposure, or close collaboration with engineering teams.
• Consistent track record leading complex, cross-functional, matrixed teams and owning initiatives throughout all stages until commercialization.
• Strong business and project leadership skills, including experience managing product roadmaps, priorities, and profitability.
• Experience collaborating with commercial organizations, including sales, marketing, distributors, contractors, and/or manufacturer’s representatives.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% annually, including domestic overnight travel and occasional international travel.

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. 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. Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE, recognized globally for quality, reliability, and innovation. Our principal office is in London, with a U.S. management office in Minneapolis.

We are committed to strengthening communities where our employees live and work through philanthropic activities and our nVent in Action matching program, which supports nonprofit and educational organizations where employees volunteer or donate.

Our core values shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers. We are known for being innovative and adaptable, dedicated to absolute integrity, focused on the customer first, respectful and team-oriented, optimistic and energizing, and accountable for performance.

Pay

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. Compensation range: $89,300.00 - $165,800.00. Depending on the position offered, the employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefits

• 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 including a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, and a well-being program.
• Legal and identity theft protection.