Product Manager MV Switchgear

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company that generated revenues of USD 24.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025. With energy-efficient solutions, we help our customers manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more effectively, safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Eaton is committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment through the use of our power management technologies and services. The company employs approximately 92,000 people and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

Are you ready to help shape the future of electrification and digital transformation? Eaton's Medium Voltage Power Distribution (MVPD) division is leading the way in delivering intelligent, scalable, and sustainable power solutions for mission-critical environments. With a strategic focus on Data Centers, Utilities, and Industrial segments, MVPD is transforming infrastructure through SF6-free switchgear, modular systems, and advanced transformer technologies.

As part of Eaton's growth strategy, we are expanding our Product Line Management team and seeking a dynamic Product Manager (PM) to drive portfolio innovation, market alignment, and commercial performance. This role is central to defining and executing product strategies that meet evolving customer needs, maximize revenue, and margin, and ensure operational excellence across global markets.

The PM will lead cross-functional collaboration to shape product roadmaps, manage lifecycle performance, and deliver customer-centric solutions that align with segment strategies. From pricing architecture and demand planning to R&D investment stewardship and digital enablement, this is your opportunity to influence the future of power distribution and contribute to a division that thrives on innovation, strategic partnerships, and business impact.

For our EMEA Medium Voltage Power Distribution team based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, we are looking Product Managers for MV Switchgear, who will be responsible for the following:

What you'll do:

The Product Manager is responsible for setting the product vision and strategy. Their job is to clearly articulate the business value to the "New Product Development" (NPD) team so they understand the intent behind the new product or product release. The Product Manager owns the strategy (the "why") behind the product and its roadmap and must work with the various stakeholders to build what matters. The Medium Voltage Power Distribution Division has an IEC Assembly portfolio (Primary & Secondary Switchgears, Ring Main Units & Transformers). The Product Management reports to Product Line Director. The Product Manager defines the features and requirements necessary to deliver a complete product to market. The product manager is responsible for articulating the "what" and working with NPD program management to determine the "when". As a product manager, you are the CEO of the product (family). For the product manager, this means responsibility for making product decisions (portfolio: additions or rationalizatio

• The product manager works closely together with the Marketing team to align the product portfolio to the needs of the target segments and channel strategies (route to market). The product manager also facilitates Marketing in creating the desired market communication.
• Drive growth of your responsible MVPD product by identifying and developing new opportunities across Data Centre, Utilities, Industrial and C&I segments.
• Takes part (individual goals) in the team responsibility to achieve the set goals for sales, profitability, new product introductions and product portfolio.
• Measure, manage and drive the relevant products' performance with focus on end to end profitability according to plan and forecast.
• Identify and understand the customers' needs, the competitive environment as well as market trends for products and applications.
• Define the product roadmap and drive product development based on customers' feedback for new products and upgrades, manage the product life cycle with transitioning the systems to the inactive stage with the services (and aftermarket) group.
• Support the partner engagement strategy, including onboarding, training, and performance tracking of installation and commissioning partners (where applicable).
• Understand the complete E2E delivery model and business ecosystem to support an effective go to market strategy.
• Support the development of a sustainable ecosystem by collaborating with sourcing, logistics, and operations to ensure delivery readiness and serviceability.
• Promote product portfolio (e.g., transformer, switchgear, power modules, and LV busway systems) as integral components of scalable and efficient data centre infrastructure.
• Work with the MARCOM team to develop segment-specific materials and success stories to increase awareness and visibility.
• Implement, coordinate and conduct new product development.
• Drive efficiency and cost out programs.

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration or engineering
• 5+ years' experience in a B2B environment. Ideally 3 years total working experience in Product Management or similar role.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• In-depth knowledge of MV Switchgear applications in distribution networks (including transformers, busbars, UPS).
• Experience in Data Center, Utility, and Industrial markets.
• Familiarity with IEC/EU standards and ability to read electrical drawings.
• Sales engineering experience with major projects and value-based selling.
• Strong project lifecycle understanding and stakeholder management.
• Effective communication and leadership skills across cross-functional and intercultural teams.
• Strategic mindset with market and segment-specific application know-how.
• Curiosity and passion for MV/LV assemblies, modular trends, and digitalization.
• Project management and data-driven marketing capabilities.

• Benefits packages
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Flexible working solutions (home office) are implemented across different EMEA locations, check out with the site HR what type of flexible working solution is available for this role
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible and we make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.