Global Product Specialist

Vertiv are a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv Busbar systems are designed to enable seamless power distribution not only within a Data Centre environment but across many other market sectors. The busway system allows businesses to cost-effectively optimise and adapt power distribution infrastructure over time, maximising availability through continuous power delivery to critical loads. Its easy-to-install system and flexibility have seen demand soar. As a result of this, we are seeing significant growth in Ireland.

The Global Product Specialist is responsible for providing product management leadership to drive growth and profitability of Vertiv’s Busbar offerings. The role requires frequent collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Service teams to execute new offering programs and manage the existing portfolio of offerings. The Product Management team within the Busbar product line of the Power Management business unit (BU) is responsible for managing the global portfolio of Busbar product and service offerings to best serve the customers in the market. Key activities include launching new products and services, managing the existing portfolio of products and services, and executing end of production and service. The team operates in a global and cross-functional environment and has frequent interactions with customers, sales, engineering, marketing, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product lifecycle management plans including product introduction, line extension, engineered to order, and end of production.
• Develop and maintain business cases through ideation, development, and launch.
• Research market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
• Convert research insights into innovative product strategies and detailed market requirements.
• Ensure all customer-facing offering documentation and marketing collateral is available and accurate.
• Provide offering information to Customers, Sales, Customer Service, and Application Engineering.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, product demos, and other sales enablement tools.
• Develop and track metrics to measure post-launch sales performance of new offerings.
• Collaborate with Marketing teams to develop marketing programs for demand generation.
• Manage list pricing and discounts.
• Manage product line profitability and volume forecasts.
• Assist in championing resolution of offering issues (i.e. delivery, quality, inventory).
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Familiarity with Busbar Trunking systems, IEC standards (such as IEC 61439) and UL 857 (Standard for Busbar Trunking Systems).
• Ability to quickly develop cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management.
• Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet, and other business applications.
• Excellent communications skills – written & verbal.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in electrification, data centre, commercial/industrial electrical infrastructure, or similar sectors.
• Background in cost reduction initiatives, make-vs-buy decisions, and supply chain optimization.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies impacting power distribution (e.g., AI/data-enabled applications, energy transition trends).

Other

• Travel to Ireland and other Vertiv facilities when required.

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 centres, 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.