Vice President of Product Management

Caldwell, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary: The Vice President of Product Management for JTS will serve as a strategic and service leader within the business working closely with Central Operations at Mission Critical Group (MCG). This role will lead the strategic direction development and lifecycle management for the electrical equipment portfolio. The VP Product Management is responsible for driving innovation maximizing market penetration and ensuring the technical excellence and profitability of our products. This position requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in backup power generation electrical distribution metal fabrication and product lifecycle management in high-reliability environments.

Accountabilities:

Strategy and Leadership:
- Define the long-term product vision strategy and roadmap for all enclosure and packaging offerings (e.g. generator enclosure e-house and electrical skid) within the COE aligning with overall company goals and market needs.
- Build lead mentor and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers and R&D engineers fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and accountability.
- Sponsor key product development initiatives ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and meet defined market requirements and quality standards.
Product Management:
- Conduct extensive market analysis to identify emerging trends competitive landscapes customer pain points and new opportunities within the mission-critical power sector (e.g. Data Centers Hospitals Industrial).
- Own the business case for the enclosure product portfolio driving profitability through strategic pricing cost reduction and feature optimization.
- Translate customer needs and market insights into clear actionable product requirements (PRDs) for the R&D and engineering teams.
Research and Development (R&D)
- Direct all R&D activities focusing on next-generation technologies in modularity to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Oversee the intellectual property (IP) strategy ensuring proprietary technology is secured and used effectively to create defensible market positions.

Establish and enforce rigorous engineering standards and development processes to ensure product reliability safety and compliance with global regulatory standards (e.g. UL CE ISO).
Our success is deeply rooted in our unwavering commitment to our operating ethos and core values. As a member of our team you will be expected to consistently demonstrate and champion these in every aspect of your role.

Operating Ethos:

Safety First: Prioritize safety in all actions and decisions. Follow safety protocols identify potential hazards and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
People Centered Management: We believe our greatest asset is our people. You will contribute to an environment that fosters respect collaboration growth and empowerment. This includes actively listening providing constructive feedback supporting professional development and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and can thrive.
Customer Centricity: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. You will be dedicated to understanding their needs exceeding their expectations and building lasting relationships through exceptional service and innovative solutions. Your commitment ensures we consistently deliver value and earn their trust and loyalty.

Core Values:

Have Humanity: This means approaching every interaction with empathy respect and kindness. We recognize the inherent worth in every individual whether theyre a colleague customer or partner. Its about understanding different perspectives fostering a supportive and inclusive environment and acting with compassion and integrity in everything we do.
Be Transparent: We believe in open and honest communication. This means sharing information clearly and directly being accountable for our actions and fostering an environment where trust is built through clarity. We communicate openly about our successes challenges and decisions ensuring everyone understands our goals and how were working to achieve them.
Drive Innovation: Innovation is the heart of progress. This means we are constantly seeking new and better ways to do things. We encourage curiosity embrace creative problem-solving and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Its about fostering a culture where new ideas are welcomed tested and implemented to drive continuous improvement and future growth.
Be Resilient: Life and business come with challenges and resilience is our ability to adapt and thrive through adversity. This means facing obstacles with a positive mindset learning from setbacks and bouncing back stronger. Its about maintaining perspective demonstrating perseverance and supporting each other to navigate difficulties and emerge more capable.
Always Reliable: When we say well do something we do it. Reliability means consistently delivering on our promises demonstrating dependability in our actions and being trustworthy in all our commitments. Its about taking responsibility ensuring quality in our work and building confidence with our colleagues and customers through consistent dependable performance.
Grit: Grit is our passion and perseverance toward achieving long-term goals. Its about sticking with our future day in day out not just for the week or the month but for years. It means working hard to make our vision a reality and maintaining commitment and effort even in the face of setbacks frustration and failure.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical engineering or related technical field. MBA or advanced degree preferred

15 years of experience in Product Management R&D or Engineering within the fabrication structures electrical or mission-critical infrastructure industries.
8 years of executive or senior leadership experience managing cross-functional product and R&D teams.
Proven track record of successfully launching innovative profitable products.
Deep understanding of backup power electrical distribution systems and related power solutions.
Familiarity with the architecture and operational requirements of data centers hospitals and other high-reliability mission critical facilities.
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel)
Ability to prioritize workload multitask and work under pressure in a demanding environment.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Comfort working in a lean dynamic fast-paced growing environment
Exceptional sense of judgment and ability to make quality and independent decisions under ambiguous situations.
Strong influencing and partnering skills across all levels of the organization.

Supervisory Requirements:

Directly manage a team of 5-8 professionals
Provides clear direction priorities and performance expectations to ensure alignment with company objectives
Coaches and develops staff through regular feedback goal setting and professional development plans
Conducts performance evaluations and supports career growth opportunities within the team
Fosters a collaborative accountable and high-performing team culture
Delegates responsibilities appropriately and ensures team members are equipped to succeed
Partners with HR on recruiting onboarding and retaining top talent

Required Experience:

Senior Exec

Summary: The Vice President of Product Management for JTS will serve as a strategic and service leader within the business working closely with Central Operations at Mission Critical Group (MCG). This role will lead the strategic direction development and lifecycle management for the electrical equi...

Strategy and Leadership:
- Define the long-term product vision strategy and roadmap for all enclosure and packaging offerings (e.g. generator enclosure e-house and electrical skid) within the COE aligning with overall company goals and market needs.
- Build lead mentor and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers and R&D engineers fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and accountability.
- Sponsor key product development initiatives ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and meet defined market requirements and quality standards.
Product Management:
- Conduct extensive market analysis to identify emerging trends competitive landscapes customer pain points and new opportunities within the mission-critical power sector (e.g. Data Centers Hospitals Industrial).
- Own the business case for the enclosure product portfolio driving profitability through strategic pricing cost reduction and feature optimization.
- Translate customer needs and market insights into clear actionable product requirements (PRDs) for the R&D and engineering teams.
Research and Development (R&D)
- Direct all R&D activities focusing on next-generation technologies in modularity to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Oversee the intellectual property (IP) strategy ensuring proprietary technology is secured and used effectively to create defensible market positions.

Safety First: Prioritize safety in all actions and decisions. Follow safety protocols identify potential hazards and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
People Centered Management: We believe our greatest asset is our people. You will contribute to an environment that fosters respect collaboration growth and empowerment. This includes actively listening providing constructive feedback supporting professional development and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and can thrive.
Customer Centricity: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. You will be dedicated to understanding their needs exceeding their expectations and building lasting relationships through exceptional service and innovative solutions. Your commitment ensures we consistently deliver value and earn their trust and loyalty.

Core Values:

Have Humanity: This means approaching every interaction with empathy respect and kindness. We recognize the inherent worth in every individual whether theyre a colleague customer or partner. Its about understanding different perspectives fostering a supportive and inclusive environment and acting with compassion and integrity in everything we do.
Be Transparent: We believe in open and honest communication. This means sharing information clearly and directly being accountable for our actions and fostering an environment where trust is built through clarity. We communicate openly about our successes challenges and decisions ensuring everyone understands our goals and how were working to achieve them.
Drive Innovation: Innovation is the heart of progress. This means we are constantly seeking new and better ways to do things. We encourage curiosity embrace creative problem-solving and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Its about fostering a culture where new ideas are welcomed tested and implemented to drive continuous improvement and future growth.
Be Resilient: Life and business come with challenges and resilience is our ability to adapt and thrive through adversity. This means facing obstacles with a positive mindset learning from setbacks and bouncing back stronger. Its about maintaining perspective demonstrating perseverance and supporting each other to navigate difficulties and emerge more capable.
Always Reliable: When we say well do something we do it. Reliability means consistently delivering on our promises demonstrating dependability in our actions and being trustworthy in all our commitments. Its about taking responsibility ensuring quality in our work and building confidence with our colleagues and customers through consistent dependable performance.
Grit: Grit is our passion and perseverance toward achieving long-term goals. Its about sticking with our future day in day out not just for the week or the month but for years. It means working hard to make our vision a reality and maintaining commitment and effort even in the face of setbacks frustration and failure.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical engineering or related technical field. MBA or advanced degree preferred

15 years of experience in Product Management R&D or Engineering within the fabrication structures electrical or mission-critical infrastructure industries.
8 years of executive or senior leadership experience managing cross-functional product and R&D teams.
Proven track record of successfully launching innovative profitable products.
Deep understanding of backup power electrical distribution systems and related power solutions.
Familiarity with the architecture and operational requirements of data centers hospitals and other high-reliability mission critical facilities.
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel)
Ability to prioritize workload multitask and work under pressure in a demanding environment.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Comfort working in a lean dynamic fast-paced growing environment
Exceptional sense of judgment and ability to make quality and independent decisions under ambiguous situations.
Strong influencing and partnering skills across all levels of the organization.

Supervisory Requirements:

Directly manage a team of 5-8 professionals
Provides clear direction priorities and performance expectations to ensure alignment with company objectives
Coaches and develops staff through regular feedback goal setting and professional development plans
Conducts performance evaluations and supports career growth opportunities within the team
Fosters a collaborative accountable and high-performing team culture
Delegates responsibilities appropriately and ensures team members are equipped to succeed
Partners with HR on recruiting onboarding and retaining top talent

Required Experience:

Senior Exec

Key Skills

Change Management
Financial Services
Growing Experience
Managed Care
Management Experience
Analysis Skills
Senior Leadership
Performance Management
Process Management
Leadership Experience
negotiation
Analytics

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JTS

At Johnson Thermal Systems, our core mission is to offer the highest quality refrigeration units, electrical control products, and packaged control room systems by providing an unmatched combination of price, quality, and service. JTS ─ Your Trusted Partner for Engineered Cooling Solu ... View more

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