Product Manager- Low Voltage & Power Distribution Solutions

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. We’re seeking a Product Manager to drive strategy, standardization, and growth for our portfolio of Low Voltage switchgear and power distribution solutions, focusing on product lifecycle management and customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Define product vision, roadmap, and strategy for UL891 and UL1558 switchgear platforms, power distribution systems, and associated control architectures
• Own the complete product lifecycle—from concept through commercialization, sustaining engineering, and retirement
• Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities across data centers, AI infrastructure, utilities, industrial, and other critical power markets
• Translate market trends and customer requirements into product strategies and roadmaps
• Develop business cases supporting new product introductions and portfolio investments
• Ensure alignment between product strategy, manufacturing capability, and financial objectives
• Define standardized product offerings, configurations, and architectures to improve scalability and reduce engineering complexity
• Develop Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and technical specifications based on customer and market needs
• Establish product standards governing ratings, configurations, accessories, and performance requirements
• Drive modularization and standardization strategies balancing flexibility with manufacturability
• Collaborate with Engineering to convert engineered-to-order solutions into repeatable product platforms
• Support design decisions considering manufacturability, cost optimization, reliability, and lead time reduction
• Serve as the Voice of Customer (VOC) within the organization, translating customer feedback into actionable product improvements
• Engage directly with customers, consulting engineers, EPCs, hyperscalers, and channel partners to understand emerging requirements
• Develop strong understanding of customer pain points in AI and data center power infrastructure
• Validate new concepts and product features with customers and market stakeholders
• Support strategic customer engagements and major opportunities requiring technical product expertise
• Maintain deep expertise in UL891, UL1558, NEC, UL, ANSI, IEEE, and related standards governing LV switchgear
• Develop and maintain intimate knowledge of OEM breaker technologies and switchgear ecosystems, including but not limited to: Schneider Electric, Eaton, ABB, LS ELECTRIC, Other major circuit breaker and switchgear suppliers
• Understand strengths, limitations, competitive positioning, and application suitability of various OEM technologies
• Track evolving market trends impacting AI infrastructure, power density, electrification, and data center architectures
• Partner with Engineering to define specifications and prioritize development initiatives
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure products are scalable and production-ready
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies
• Coordinate with Finance to support pricing strategies and business case development
• Support supply chain and sourcing decisions influencing product competitiveness
• Monitor industry developments impacting switchgear, AI infrastructure, and critical power markets
• Identify opportunities to improve product management processes, portfolio governance, and standardization practices
• Contribute to development of templates, best practices, and product frameworks across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement through post-launch analysis and customer feedback

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in product management, engineering, technical sales, or related roles within switchgear, electrical distribution, or critical power infrastructure
• Strong technical knowledge of UL891 switchboards and UL1558 metal-enclosed low-voltage power circuit breaker switchgear
• Deep understanding of low voltage distribution systems and breaker technologies
• Experience defining standardized products and product requirements within technical environments
• Demonstrated experience translating customer requirements into product specifications and roadmaps
• Familiarity with OEM breaker ecosystems and competitive positioning across major suppliers
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure markets, particularly data centers and AI-driven applications
• Excellent communication skills with ability to bridge technical and commercial stakeholders
• Willingness to travel (25–35%) for customer visits, manufacturing sites, and industry engagement
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center infrastructure
• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience launching and scaling technical products within power distribution markets
• Familiarity with MV switchgear, modular power systems, or integrated power solutions
• Experience supporting standardization initiatives within manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of pricing strategies, portfolio management, and product economics