Product Manager, Medium Voltage Distribution

We are currently seeking a Product Manager, Medium Voltage Distribution to join our dynamic team in Bologna, Italy! Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Product Manager to support the development and growth of the MV Switchgears (1.5kV – 40.5kV) line of business across EMEA, with clear ownership of product lifecycle, market requirements, profitability, sales enablement, and go-to-market execution. The successful candidate will concentrate on the strategic and operational management of the MV Switchgears portfolio (1.5kV – 40.5kV), ensuring alignment with customer needs, regional market opportunities, and the company’s overall EMEA and global product strategy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the MV Switchgears portfolio, including new product introduction (NPDI process), line extensions, product updates, rationalization, and end-of-production planning (phase-in / phase-out process).
• Gather and prioritise customer, channel, and market requirements through direct engagement with sales teams, consultants, contractors, distributors, and end users.
• Define and communicate voice-of-customer requirements and support product business cases for new developments and enhancements.
• Research market trends, demand drivers, specification practices, and competitor positioning in MV switchgear markets.
• Develop regional go-to-market plans and support sales and marketing strategies to maximise portfolio revenue and profitability.
• Manage product line profitability, pricing guidance, forecast assumptions, and corrective actions to support business targets.
• Support sales teams on technical positioning, product education, competitive comparisons, and major project opportunities requiring deep application knowledge.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, product training, launch materials, and sales enablement collateral for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve lead time, availability, quality, and lifecycle support of the MV portfolio.
• Collaborate with consultants and contractors, in coordination with Technical Sales, to help secure inclusion of MV switchgear solutions within project specifications.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, customer visits, and other relevant events to strengthen market visibility and gather market intelligence.
• Communicate regularly with senior management and provide periodic updates on product performance, market developments, pipeline quality, win rate and strategic opportunities.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred (such as MS.c etc.).
• At least 5 years’ previous experience in product management, technical marketing, application engineering, or strategic business development within power distribution or adjacent electrical infrastructure markets.
• Strong knowledge of MV switchgear technologies (1.5kV – 40.5kV), applications, customer requirements, and procurement procedures within the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs into product roadmaps, business cases, and commercial actions.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage growth, profitability, pricing, and portfolio priorities.
• English business proficiency (at least C1) is a requirement.
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop technical and commercial presentations.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across sales, marketing, engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems such as CRM and planning tools.
• Motivated, professional, self-driven, and goal-oriented approach.
• Ability to travel across the region as required.