Product Manager – IT Cooling Systems

About the Position

Product Manager – IT Cooling Systems

Schaumburg, IL

Full Time

Experienced

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Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

As the Product Manager – IT Cooling Systems, you will perform market research on new products, establish timelines for developing products, influence pricing and packaging, guide sales teams, and develop messaging and market positioning around products. Responsible for articulating outbound tasks necessary to clearly explain the benefits of product features and translate them into customer-facing messaging. Establish and drive IT Cooling Systems product direction by developing, maintaining, and owning the product roadmap.

Location: Must be located near Schaumburg, IL, Urbana, OH, or Houston, TX

Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000 + variable bonus

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Responsibilities

• Market analysis: Identifying trends in the IT cooling market, understanding customer needs, and analyzing competitor offerings to define product strategy.
• Product roadmap development: Defining the vision and roadmap for new IT cooling products, including features, functionalities, and timelines for development and launch.
• Product design and engineering collaboration: Working closely with engineering teams to design and develop new cooling solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market requirements.
• Pricing and positioning: Setting pricing strategy based on market analysis and product value proposition, and defining the product's positioning within the competitive landscape.
• Marketing and sales support: Collaborating with marketing teams to create messaging and materials for product launches and sales campaigns, providing product expertise to sales teams.
• Customer feedback management: Gathering customer feedback, analyzing usage data, and identifying areas for product improvement.

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Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Engineering, Business, or Marketing.
• Experience: 3+ years of product management experience in climate control products, ideally rack cooling systems.
• Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams. SAP knowledge/experience a plus.
• Travel: Open to travel about 20%.

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We Offer

• Opportunity to be a part of a team that increases the optimization and efficiency of our Global Company.
• A safe work environment where our customers can trust us to deliver quality products.
• Benefits of an international company quickly growing in the US.

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About the Company

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.