Director of Product Management (Data Center Power Systems Products) in Pittsburgh

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Lead Project Management Operations: Direct and oversee Project Management staff, providing leadership and support to ensure successful execution of product strategies, development programs, and launches that meet revenue, margin, and customer objectives.

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Govern Project & Product Processes: Establish, refine, and enforce adherence to project and product lifecycle processes, including planning, development, release, launch, change management, lifecycle management, pricing administration, and business system governance.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline \n

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical product or project management \n

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience \n

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience \n, * Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills \n

• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities \n

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams in a collaborative environment \n, * Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products

Drive Market-Aligned Execution: Guide project teams in identifying market trends, emerging technologies, customer requirements, and competitive dynamics to inform project prioritization and execution strategies.

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Champion Voice of the Customer: Lead and support cross-functional coordination and Voice-of-Customer activities throughout the full lifecycle of projects-from ideation through deployment and end-of-life.

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Align Integrated Roadmaps: Ensure alignment of project roadmaps across products to enable efficient development and delivery of integrated, value-added system-level solutions.

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Promote Innovation & Execution Excellence: Champion innovation initiatives in collaboration with Engineering and technology partners by establishing frameworks, tools, and facilities that support disciplined project execution.

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Oversee Status Reporting & Communication: Develop and maintain project planning, execution, and launch status reports; ensure leadership and key stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and milestones.

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Develop & Lead Talent: Manage Project Management staff in accordance with company policies; recruit, train, cross-train, mentor employees; conduct performance reviews; and provide compensation input.

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Support Partner & Supplier Engagements: Assist Project Managers in negotiating agreements with technology and supply partners.

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Collaborate With Customers & Stakeholders: Work closely with customer project teams, engineers, procurement, quality groups, and senior leaders to conduct Voice-of-Customer interviews, analyze data, establish timelines, communicate progress, and coordinate meetings.

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Represent CPSD Professionally: Further CPSD's goals and professional image through cooperative, timely engagement with customers, partners, and internal teams.

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• Advanced experience commercializing new products and technologies \n

• Strong background launching and managing technical or industrial products and systems \n

• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure equipment used in data centers and other mission-critical facilities \n

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