Eaton Corporation - Pleasant Hills, PA
posted 4 months ago
The Vice President, Data Center Principal Architect role at Eaton is a pivotal position that focuses on guiding the product management cycle and influencing the market within the critical power space of the datacenter segment. This role requires a deep understanding of the IT and datacenter industries, particularly in how electrical energy and heat are managed, as well as the lifecycle of datacenters. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching industry trends and new technologies, collaborating with various business units and key account managers to formulate future scenarios for datacenters, and ensuring that Eaton's architecture offerings provide the best value proposition across all stages of datacenter design, build, operations, and maintenance. In this role, the Vice President will interact with key industry leaders to gather voice of customer (VoC) feedback, which will influence engineering choices and product offerings. Participation in technical conferences and engagement with customers, thought leaders, and engineers will be essential to identify emerging topics central to the industry. The position also involves working closely with university partners and research labs to understand and prioritize emerging technologies, as well as representing Eaton in academic settings. The Vice President will be expected to contribute actively to Eaton's planning cycle, including strategy planning and involvement in new product developments (NPDs). Regular interaction with customers and partners will be necessary to deepen understanding of their constraints and requirements, and to influence their design preferences. The role also includes representing Eaton's vision for datacenters in public settings, media, and with regulators, ensuring that the company's viewpoint is promoted effectively.