Product Manager; Air Handling Unit, Datacenter

Product Manager (Air Handling Unit, Datacenter)

• Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $175,000 USD
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Job Type
:
Exempt

Duration of role
:
Full Time

Number of Position
: 1

Reporting to
:
Product Director, Tate Americas

Location
:
Remote/Hybrid

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting‑edge design engineering to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward‑thinking designs, as we remain a market‑leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world‑class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

The AHU (Air Handling Unit) Product Manager supports all aspects of AHU product development and launch as it pertains specifically to data center product. Supports purchasing functions in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment to ensure adequate flow of critical materials. Sources new products and suppliers as required for specific initiatives. Works among multiple teams to successfully fulfill customer requirements. Actively participates in problem‑solving exercises, communicates concerns, and issues, and works towards successful resolutions.

Identifies opportunities for improvement and acts to implement process changes.

• Work with design and manufacturing teams to develop a new product to be launched this year specific to data centers
• Lead the development of product literature: product data, installation and operation manuals, product marketing material, submittal template, quotation approach
• Work with marketing teams on product literature publishing, as well as industry trade show attendance and support
• Work with factory and commercial teams to understand industry costs and product cost profile
• Work with local factory installation teams so integration and installation approach is supported by product design
• Work with purchasing team to ensure any needed long‑lead equipment is done in a timely manner to align with project delivery timelines
• Review of mechanical equipment specifications, submittals, drawing sets, one‑line drawings to ensure project compliance with what is being provided
• Work on site with installers, mechanical contractors, to troubleshoot as needed
• Management of third‑party installers or commissioning agents during product integration and testing
• Gain full understanding of all material applications and uses and constructability of finished products.
• Discover, evaluate, and on‑board new vendors for third‑party material/equipment to round out electrical additions to our modular product offering
• Monitor inventory on projects and initiate corrective actions with team when necessary. Suggest alternate uses to avoid material obsolescence.
• Gain critical understanding of material costs, commodity swings, and cost drivers to obtain the most advantageous and competitive prices.
• Track industry standards and associated lead‑times, can identify alternative supply chains on an as‑needed basis
• Develop and manage vendor relations and transactions, communicate issues and non‑conformances, measure performance, and ensure compliance.
• Actively…