Data Center Coolant Pump Global Product Line Manager

Gates Industrial Corp - Denver, CO

Denver, CO

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Rochester Hills office, this brand-new position will be responsible for owning the overall product line strategy for electric water pumps in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 'spec-in' and revenue growth for electric water pumps by creating a complete portfolio with clear and compelling value propositions that will drive adoption.
• Develop, own, and deliver on a market-driven product roadmap that will drive the adoption of electric water pump technology into the data market space - targeting Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs).
• Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) interviews within the data center ecosystem to determine the future needs of the technology, industry, and our current and future customers.
• Support and drive the New Product Development process for the product line to achieve desired results. Ensure that feature, quality, and cost objectives are reached along with timing commitments - acting as the overall project manager.
• Drive new product commercialization through the development of marketing and commercialization materials - including product specs, and training materials - with the support of our Global Creative Studio.
• Create the necessary content for being specified by Coolant Distribution Unit manufacturers.
• Support the P&L for the product line, including driving cost-down initiatives, developing positioning/pricing strategies, and capitalizing on efficiencies of scale.
• Manage manufacturing footprint and capacity planning to align with regional and product opportunities.
• Support the preparation of effective quotations, bids, and related negotiation documentation for the sales of products produced by the company.
• Support the development of an inorganic pipeline to look for opportunities to accelerate Gates's adoption in this space.