Product Line Manager - Overhead
Company: G&W Electric Co
Location: Bolingbrook
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Since 1905, G&W Electric has helped power
the world with innovative power systems solutions and products.
With the introduction of the first disconnectable cable terminating
device in the early 1900s, G&W began to build a reputation for
engineering creative solutions to meet the needs of systems
designers. Solutions today have extended far beyond cable accessory
products and into the latest in solid dielectric and SF6 insulated
switchgear, solid dielectric insulated reclosers, system protection
equipment, distribution automation solutions, and distribution and
transmission cable accessories. With headquarters in Bolingbrook,
Illinois, USA, and locations in Canada, Mexico, China, & Italy,
G&W Electric has a global presence in engineering &
manufacturing high-quality electrical distribution solutions. Why
join us? G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product
quality, innovation, and world-class customer service to the power
industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our
greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the
initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our
team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for
customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service,
performance, and innovation. As a global organization and industry
leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work
environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent.
Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become
part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards
excellence, and combines your individual expertise to achieve a
higher level of shared success. OPPORTUNITY: G&W Electric is
seeking an experienced Product Line Manager for our Global Overhead
Switchgear product line. Reporting to the Vice President of
Marketing, this position will be based in Bolingbrook, IL USA
(Chicago Area) and will lead a team of product managers driving the
strategy and new product development roadmap for the product
family. This is an opportunity to lead a product line that has the
top market share in the U.S. Core Responsibilities: Drive empathic
understanding of market and application requirements through VOC
and market analysis. Lead a team of product managers in the
development of the long-term vision/strategy (5-Year) of the
overhead product family while executing annually on a tactical
basis (current year). Facilitate and lead the development of a
comprehensive new product line roadmap strategy supporting the
company-wide strategy. Apply a ---CEO mentality--- approach to the
overhead product line; Collaborate with sales and marketing to
drive sales bookings while managing P&L to meet corporate
objectives; Identify and champion improvement areas that would
drive product line performance. Maintain base business overcoming
attrition while simultaneously driving strategic growth through new
products and channel & market segment expansion. Perform related
job responsibilities as assigned and required. Concentration of
Effort: Strategic: 40% Commercial / Business Development: 30%
Technical: 15% Tactical: 15% Additional Responsibilities: Lead and
manage a global product management team in the execution of: The
implementation of the global product line strategic plan to
prioritize and maximize company and product line profitability and
investments Analyze competitive landscape threats, opportunities,
and market and technology trends Champion support to achieve
product line objectives through cross-functional team engagement
Partner with the marketing team to conduct market studies,
including VOC to understand new/adjacent market opportunities and
assess viability. Engage with and partner with sales leadership in
strategy development and execution of sales plans. Facilitate new
product business cases and stage-gate deliverables. Manage
Go-to-Market strategies for existing and new products. Analyze
market data to meet regional needs while supporting strategic
portfolio offerings and company goals. Collaborate with the Field
Application Engineering (FAE) and Business Development Manager
(BDM) teams in the cohesive development of product and channel
strategies Qualifications: 5-10 years--- leadership experience in a
Product Management or related business function Bachelor's degree
in Engineering strongly preferred; will consider a Bachelor's in
Business combined with strong technical product knowledge. MBA
could be a positive, but not mandatory --- focus is on practical
work experience Must be a strong team leader; Motivational;
Excellent team-building skills; Results-oriented & driven while
simultaneously earning trust and building relationships Proven
track record of strategy development and execution Evidence of good
organizational skills with a history of handling multiple tasks
within a rapid-paced environment Deep experience working with and
leading cross-functional teams. Effective presentation skills; Good
---people--- skills; Can adapt to both internal and external
customers; Customer facing presence is required; Electrical
industry, power industry, or utility experience is a benefit, but
not mandatory Multinational company experience is considered a
positive Good problem-solving skills/root cause analysis Fluent in
English with other languages a positive Assumes proficiency in all
MS Office platforms commensurate with the responsibilities of the
position Travel: 30% regionally and internationally as business
needs dictate G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender,
national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification
protected by federal, state, or local law. VEVRAA Federal
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