Product Management Senior Analyst
Vertiv · Thāne
Key Responsibilities
Product Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Serve as the single-point analytical resource for all AC Power product lines, providing data-driven insights to Product Line Managers.
- Develop and maintain product performance dashboards tracking revenue, margin, order intake, backlog, and market share across all product lines.
- Conduct product profitability analysis including gross margin, contribution margin, and NMC trends for each product line.
- Perform product mix analysis and identify opportunities for margin improvement and portfolio optimization.
- Prepare Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with consolidated analytics across all AC Power product lines.
- Track and report on key product KPIs including win/loss rates, quote-to-order conversion, lead times, and customer satisfaction metrics.
Market & Competitive Intelligence
- Conduct competitive benchmarking across all product lines – analyzing competitor product features, pricing, positioning, and market share.
- Monitor market trends, technology shifts, and regulatory changes impacting AC Power products (e.g., data center growth, energy transition, grid modernization).
- Prepare market sizing and segmentation analysis for each product line to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Track industry developments in UPS, energy storage, switchgear, busway, microgrid, and power management software domains.
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Support Product Line Managers with Voice of Customer (VoC) analysis and customer requirement mapping.
Product Line Support & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Product Line Managers
- Support New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) projects with market feasibility studies, business case preparation, and financial modeling.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance teams to gather data and validate assumptions for product decisions.
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Support SFA and Localization projects with cost-benefit analysis and impact assessment.
Strategic Planning & Portfolio Management
- Support the Budget / Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process with product-level forecasts, market assumptions, and growth projections.
- Assist in product lifecycle management decisions – including product launches, phase-outs, and end-of-life planning.
- Develop product roadmap analytics to help Product Line Managers prioritize investments and feature development.
- Prepare investment justification documents (business cases, ROI analysis) for new product initiatives and capacity expansion.
- Conduct portfolio health assessments using frameworks such as BCG Matrix, product lifecycle stage analysis, and margin-volume mapping.
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
- Create and maintain standardized reporting templates for consistent product performance tracking across all product lines.
- Prepare executive-level presentations and summaries for leadership reviews, strategy meetings, and board updates.
- Develop ad-hoc analytical reports as requested by Product Line Managers and senior leadership.
- Maintain a centralized product data repository ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for all stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
- MBA (Marketing / Strategy / Operations) – strongly preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive experience in product analysis, product management, or business analysis within the power electronics / electrical equipment / industrial products industry.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience supporting multiple product lines simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience in market research, competitive intelligence, and product portfolio analytics.
- Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Experience in data center infrastructure, power management, or energy solutions is highly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros) and PowerPoint (executive-level presentations).
- Strong working knowledge of BI/Analytics tools – Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle) for extracting product, cost, and order data.
- Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce or equivalent) for pipeline and win/loss analysis.
- Knowledge of market research tools and databases (e.g., Frost & Sullivan, Mordor Intelligence, IHS Markit).
Domain Knowledge
- Strong understanding of AC Power products – UPS systems, Energy storage, Switchgear, Busway, Microgrids, PSD, and power management software.
- Familiarity with data center infrastructure, critical power, and cooling ecosystems.
- Understanding of industry standards and certifications relevant to power products (IEC, UL, IS standards).
- Knowledge of commodity markets and their impact on product costing (copper, steel, aluminum, semiconductors).
Behavioral Competencies
- Analytical Excellence – Ability to synthesize large volumes of data into clear, actionable insights.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively across multiple product lines and functional teams simultaneously.
- Communication & Storytelling – Translates complex data into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
- Proactive Problem-Solving – Anticipates product and market challenges and proposes data-backed solutions.
- Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and consistency across all reports and analyses.
- Adaptability & Multi-Tasking – Manages competing priorities across 8+ product lines effectively.
- Business Acumen – Understands the commercial implications of product decisions and market dynamics.
- Stakeholder Management – Builds trust and credibility with Product Line Managers and senior leadership.
Working Relationships
- Internal: Product Line Managers (LPC, Medium UPS, Energy Storage, PSD, Busway, SWGR, Microgrid, Software & Controls), Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales & Business Development, Finance, IT/ERP Teams, Plant Operations
- External: Market Research Firms, Industry Analysts, Customers (for VoC studies), Technology Partners
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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Position Summary We are seeking a seasoned and analytically driven Product Manager to support the entire AC Power product portfolio. The incumbent will work as a central analytical resource, closely collaborating with Product Line Managers across Large Power Converter, Medium UPS, Energy Storage, Power Switching & Distribution, Busway, Switchgear, Microgrid, and Software & Controls product lines. This role demands a strong blend of product knowledge, data analytics, market intelligence, and cross-functional coordination to drive informed decision-making across the AC Power business.