[Hiring] Product Manager @Mission Critical Group

Role Description

We’re seeking a Product Manager to drive strategy, standardization, and growth for our portfolio of Low Voltage (LV) switchgear and power distribution solutions, with a particular emphasis on UL891 switchboards, UL1558 metal-enclosed low-voltage power circuit breaker switchgear, and data center power infrastructure.

Reporting directly to the VP of Innovation, this role will own the product lifecycle for LV switchgear solutions—from market analysis and customer requirements through product definition, launch, adoption, and continuous improvement. This position sits at the intersection of engineering, customer needs, manufacturing, and business strategy, transforming technical requirements into scalable, standardized products that drive growth and competitive differentiation.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical understanding of LV power distribution systems, OEM breaker platforms, regulatory standards, and end-market requirements with strong product management discipline. You will help define the next generation of standardized switchgear products serving critical infrastructure markets including AI factories, hyperscale data centers, oil & gas, industrial, healthcare, utility, and commercial applications.

What You’ll Do

• Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management
  • 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.
• Product Definition & Standardization
  • 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.
• Voice of Customer & Market Engagement
  • 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.
• Technical Leadership & Industry 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, and 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • 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.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Technical Competencies

• Product lifecycle management and roadmap development.
• Product requirements definition (PRDs/MRDs).
• UL891 and UL1558 application expertise.
• OEM breaker technologies and competitive analysis.
• Switchgear architecture and power distribution systems.
• Market analysis and portfolio strategy.
• Technical documentation and specification writing.
• Risk assessment and regulatory compliance.

Professional Competencies

• Strong customer orientation and relationship building.
• Strategic thinking with commercial awareness.
• Ability to influence across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and execution capabilities.
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
• Executive presence with customers and industry stakeholders.

Attributes

• Have Humanity: Builds trust through respect, empathy, and collaboration while maintaining strong relationships with customers, manufacturing teams, and engineering partners.
• Be Transparent: Communicates openly regarding product decisions, tradeoffs, risks, and market realities to drive alignment and trust.
• Drive Innovation: Challenges conventional approaches and continuously seeks opportunities to improve products, architectures, and customer value.
• Be Resilient: Maintains momentum through ambiguity, changing requirements, and evolving market conditions.
• Always Reliable: Delivers consistent, high-quality outcomes while ensuring products meet performance, safety, and customer expectations.
• Grit: Demonstrates perseverance and ownership in solving difficult technical and commercial challenges from concept through launch.

Why This Role Matters

As a Product Manager focused on Low Voltage Switchgear, you’ll shape the products enabling the next generation of critical infrastructure. Growth in AI factories, hyperscale computing, and high-density electrical loads is driving new demands on power distribution systems.

Your work will directly influence our ability to standardize products, improve speed-to-market, increase competitiveness, and deliver differentiated solutions supporting mission-critical environments.

Our Environment

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation, customer focus, and technical excellence drive success. We value bold thinking and practical execution, giving you opportunities to shape products that define the future of power infrastructure.

You’ll work alongside engineering, manufacturing, commercial teams, and industry partners to build solutions that power the world’s most demanding applications.

Additional Information

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. DVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).