We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.The Product and Application Manager - Data Centers manages the product line development and applications support cross functionally with responsibility for Generac's emerging Data Center focused products. This role is responsible for the successful launch of new products, prioritizing strategies based on market analysis and business capabilities. Additionally, this role will support the internal/external Data Center sales Team in the early stages of the sales process and it will be the primary resource to analyze and evaluate product application and customer requests including customer technical reviews and RFQs.
KEY DUTIES:- Supports development of data center standby generator product line to drive revenue and profitability including specific, measurable goals such as percentage of market share, net sales, product revenue and margin growth.
- Supports gathering category foundational research. This includes industry- and end customer-focused research
- Serves as knowledge expert in data center product capability, technical specifications and features, as well as market drivers and the competitive landscape.
- Supports development of innovation-based three-year product roadmap to deliver concept ideation such as Unique Selling Propositions, roadmap of new projects, improvements to existing products and product lines, new product launch timing, phasing out old product timing, channel/customer driven NPI (New Product Introduction) projects, and cost reduction projects.
- Build and deliver timely reports and presentations to internal stakeholders and external customers, including relevant metrics and information related to the product line or category.
- Collaborate across functions and lead indirect teams to move new product development projects through the stage gate development process.
- Drive activities and execute strategies to support the sales and marketing team at key launch events or product milestones.
- Work collaboratively with the Engineering team to understand critical intellectual property, regulatory standards, legislation to update product category as needed.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3 years of progressive work experience in product management, engineering, technical sales, or related role.
Additional Qualifications- Capability to gather and utilize market analysis to understand the competitive landscape and drive product development decisions.
- Demonstrated technical skills for understanding and driving new product development in a manufacturing and engineering environment.
- Ability to conceive, develop and launch new products using a cross-disciplinary approach.
- Prior work in a commercial and industrial business-to-business focused company
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong presentation skills.
- Effective organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to act proactively and identify innovative solutions.
- Ability to read, understand, articulate to multiple audiences, and action upon technical information
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity with a penchant for action.
Preferred Qualifications:- MBA or Master's Degree in a related field preferred;
- Past experience within Power Generation Industry
30% Travel Required
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.