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. The Product Manager will drive strategy, standardization, and growth for the portfolio of Low Voltage switchgear and power distribution solutions, overseeing the product lifecycle from market analysis to continuous improvement.

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