Product Manager, Medium Voltage Distribution

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Job Description  We are currently seeking a Product Manager, Medium Voltage Distribution to join our dynamic team in Bologna, Italy! Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Product Manager to support the development and growth of the MV Switchgears (1,5kV – 40.5kV) line of business across EMEA, with clear ownership of product lifecycle, market requirements, profitability, sales enablement, and go‑to‑market execution.

The successful candidate will concentrate on the strategic and operational management of the MV Switchgears portfolio (1,5kV – 40.5kV), ensuring alignment with customer needs, regional market opportunities, and the company’s overall EMEA and global product strategy.

Duties & Responsibilities   Manage the full lifecycle of the MV Switchgears portfolio, including new product introduction (NPDI process), line extensions, product updates, rationalization, and end‑of‑production planning (phase‑in / phase‑out process).
Gather and prioritise customer, channel, and market requirements through direct engagement with sales teams, consultants, contractors, distributors, and end users.
Define and communicate voice‑of‑customer requirements and support product business cases for new developments and enhancements.
Research market trends, demand drivers, specification practices, and competitor positioning in MV switch gear markets.
Develop regional go‑to‑market plans and support sales and marketing strategies to maximise portfolio revenue and profitability.
Manage product line profitability, pricing guidance, forecast assumptions, and corrective actions to support business targets.
Support sales teams on technical positioning, product education, competitive comparisons, and major project opportunities requiring deep application knowledge.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, product training, launch materials, and sales enablement collateral for internal and external stakeholders.
Work with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve lead time, availability, quality, and lifecycle support of the MV portfolio.
Collaborate with consultants and contractors, in coordination with Technical Sales, to help secure inclusion of MV switch‑gear solutions within project specifications.
Attend trade shows, conferences, customer visits, and other relevant events to strengthen market visibility and gather market intelligence.
Communicate regularly with senior management and provide periodic updates on product performance, market developments, pipeline quality, win rate and strategic opportunities.

Essential Criteria   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred (such as MS.c etc.).
At least 5 years’ previous experience in product management, technical marketing, application engineering, or strategic business development within power distribution or adjacent electrical infrastructure markets.
Strong knowledge of MV switch gear technologies (1,5kV – 40.5kV), applications, customer requirements, and procurement procedures within the industry.
Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs into product roadmaps, business cases, and commercial actions.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage growth, profitability, pricing, and portfolio priorities.
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