Global Product Line Manager - Power Distribution & Controls

Eaton's Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions group is looking for a Global Product Line Manager - Power Distribution & Controls to join our team. This position will be based out of Syracuse, NY. Relocation assistance is offered.

Reporting to the General Manager/Vice President of Global Marketing, the Global Product Line Manager - PD&C (distribution and control assemblies, plugs and receptacles, cable glands, enclosures, and metering) is res ponsible for the growth and profitability of our global Power Distribution and Control product line across: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East.

What you'll do:

In this role, you will partner with senior leadership, across our matrixed environment, to achieve successful business outcomes. This is achieved by developing & executing a long-term global product line strategy and actively managing the portfolio of prioritized product and technology development projects/programs. You will lead the execution of product life cycle management, commercialization, penetration strategies, and pricing for products in harsh, hazardous, and industrial applications. You will be responsible for product life cycle management through the multi-generational product planning process, which includes product innovation, cost out activities including value engineering and manufacturing optimization, complexity management, and product rationalization.

You will lead product commercialization with a standard of quality and excellence for business, sales & marketing leaders, developing marketing collateral and tools, competitive selling strategies, and detailed product demos and training. In conjunction with the Director of Pricing, you will formulate and execute regional pricing strategies to increase long-term growth and profitability. You will formulate pricing strategies to effectively compete at market level prices and maximize price realization through the creation of compelling value propositions and specification initiatives.

In conjunction with regional business unit and sales & marketing leaders, you will develop growth strategies for local markets and verticals to increase market share. Product penetration and vertical market expansion will be supported by the multi-generational product plan, commercialization efforts and channel development. Service strategies will be established to ensure products meet market lead times, leveraging market and customer intelligence to accurately forecast future demand. You will travel internationally to support your business and establish delivery strategies that ensure supply chain and inventory optimization, while maximizing service levels.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience within the electrical equipment manufacturing industry.
• Minimum five (5) years of product management and/or technical sales experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:
• MBA
• Engineering degree.
• 2+ years of manager of people experience.
• Strong working knowledge of harsh and hazardous electrical products market, and associated codes & standards (NEC & IEC).
• Experience in IoT and connected technologies.
• Experience working within a global environment to include one or more of the following: Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East.
• Experience leading an end-to-end product P&L or budget.
• Experience successfully leading the execution of the product life cycle, commercialization, penetration strategies, and pricing for products focused on industrial applications.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, and professional presence
• Sound understanding of electrical distribution and control systems.

Eaton Leaderships Attributes:
• Think and Act Strategically, Build Organizational Capability, Get Results and Enable a Digital Mindset across Eaton.
• Is passionate, accountable, efficient, ethical, transparent, and focused on continuous learning.
• We foster an environment of engagement and inclusion for all employees and act with advocacy, empathy, and accountability.

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $158249.97 - $232099.96 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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