Senior Product Manager – Switchgear

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Take charge of margin enhancement and cost control for the switchgear product line.

• Guide cross-functional teams to establish and implement product growth strategies that align with the Annual Operating Plan and long-term goals.

• Create and sustain a market-leading product roadmap that emphasizes innovation, competitiveness, and customer value.

• Oversee product lifecycle management and formulate aftermarket strategies to ensure long-term viability.

• Collaborate with Marketing on go-to-market strategies to increase market share and speed up the time-to-market.

• Work together with Sales on market opportunities, segmentation, competitive analysis, trends, target customers, investments, revenue forecasts, financial assessments, and strategic insights.

• Direct new product development (NPD) and new product introduction (NPI) efforts alongside Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Trade Compliance, Sales, and Marketing.

• Define, monitor, and report essential performance metrics to business leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Enhance organizational capability by nurturing a high-performance culture rooted in Regal Rexnord values and employee engagement.

• Lead a team of quotation and R&D engineers.

• Propel product and pricing strategy as well as portfolio management through the Regal Rexnord Business System.

• Shape the future of the switchgear portfolio from technological, market, and growth perspectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.

• Over 5 years of technical experience in power distribution, including switchgear products.

• More than 7 years of progressive leadership experience in product management, application engineering, technical marketing, or commercial roles.

• Acknowledged as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in switchgear products and their applications.

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant switchgear standards, such as UL 891, UL 1066, UL 1558, CSA C22.2, ANSI C37.20.2, UL 1008, ANSI/IEEE C37.04 & C37.06, and NEC/CEC.

• Proven understanding of customer segments, including data centers, infrastructure, utilities, mining, and various industrial markets.

• Awareness of market trends, competitive positioning, and gaps in portfolio and technology.

• Experience in working within structured business system frameworks that support NPD/NPI.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or equivalent platforms.

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada or the United States without requiring company sponsorship.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as necessary.

• Must travel to both Langley, British Columbia, Canada, and Arlington, Texas, United States.

• No travel restrictions and possession of a valid passport for international travel are required.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Strategic and analytical mindset capable of developing business cases and identifying growth opportunities.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to engage and influence senior executives and industry colleagues.

• Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen, covering profitability, pricing, and investment decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Opportunities for long-term career advancement.