Director, Power Connections

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Line Leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of the nVent ILSCO and nVent ERIFLEX global product portfolios. This role is critical in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that align with business goals and market demands. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of global markets, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder collaboration. You will be a key player in bridging the gap between product development and sales, ensuring our products resonate with our target audience and achieve their full market potential. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Strategy & Execution: Develop strategic plans and convert them into annual growth plans with supporting functional objectives Manage product portfolios and new product roadmaps Develop and deploy annual capital expenditure plans Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of product line initiatives Market Research & Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive threats. Analyze product performance and customer feedback to find opportunities for improvement and optimization. Provide insights and recommendations to inform product development and marketing strategies. Sales Enablement: Serve as a subject matter expert on our products and provide ongoing sales support. Develop and deliver sales training materials and tools to equip the sales team with the knowledge and resources they need to effectively sell our products. Create sales playbooks, competitive battle cards, and other sales support resources. Performance Measurement & Reporting: Responsible for product line financial performance including annual target setting and quarterly forecasting Establish objectives and key results to measure the effectiveness of product management and new product development initiatives. Track and analyze product line performance data and present insights to executive leadership. Use data-driven analysis to optimize revenue and profitability. Leadership and Mentorship: Manage and mentor Product Management team members. Provide thought leadership and contribute to the overall business strategy. YOU HAVE: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred). 15+ years of experience in Product Management or Engineering Management, preferably in the electrical industry. Proven track record of developing and delivering successful go-to-market strategies. Solid understanding of product positioning, messaging, and branding. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong presentation abilities. Product development and commercialization experience 10+ years of experience leading and mentoring teams. WE HAVE: A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at . Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance Benefits to support the lives of our employees Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $172,900.00 - $257,000.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid