Product Manager - Industrial Solid State Circuit Breakers

This is a hybrid position based in Moon Township, PA (Pittsburgh area). Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates within the United States.

About the role

The Industrial Solid State Circuit Breaker Product Manager will lead the strategy, commercialization, and growth of Eaton's brand new Solid State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) portfolio. This role is responsible for driving the global product roadmap, go-to-market strategy, product development, lifecycle management, pricing, and customer value propositions for a transformational new technology platform that will shape the future of circuit protection. The position will play a critical role in successfully launching and scaling innovative products across global markets while delivering profitable growth and competitive differentiation.

This Product Manager will serve as the business leader and champion for this emerging technology, developing deep expertise in application, customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics. Working closely with engineering, operations, sales, marketing, and regional product teams worldwide, the individual will drive the adoption of breakthrough solid-state protection solutions and accelerate innovation for Eaton's customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides product application knowledge, interfaces with customers, and develops and executes tactical and strategic plans to support the product line's goals.
• Utilizes knowledge of product and application to generate customer and technical presentations.
• Performs ad hoc data mining and analysis to support business decisions and investments.
• Involved in new product development, strategic direction planning for the product line, and implementation of new product and services launch plans.
• Provides cross-functional coordination on product line programs to optimize customer service and market penetration.
• Manages division, customer, and departmental resources to maximize growth opportunities, including working knowledge of the overall sales function, customer channels, and negotiation techniques.
• Answers application questions, develops and implements growth plans, provides sales support, and conducts competition/market analysis to drive product development efforts.
• Develops marketing collateral to educate and inform sales and customers about Eaton's Solid State Products solutions.
• Supports and develops training programs and marketing collateral to enhance market penetration goals.
• Manages and supports day-to-day customer and tactical activity (order expedites, plant load planning, warranty administration, etc.).
• Coordinates large-scale orders/projects to maximize on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of experience in marketing, sales, or engineering focused on electrical components and/or systems.
• Eaton will not consider applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.
• Master's in Business Administration from an accredited institution.
• 2 years’ experience with circuit protection, power distribution, electrical equipment, and/or connected products.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrix organization and influence resources (that are not direct reports).
• Demonstrated ability to develop, launch, and market product solutions.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $190,000. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.