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 a leading provider of sophisticated technology solutions for electrical protection, thermal control, and intelligent infrastructure systems. We're creating a new Software and Systems Technology group to accelerate solutions to optimize efficiency, reliability, and performance in these critical systems. As we continue to expand our product portfolio and market presence, we are seeking a highly skilled Technical Product Director to join our team to support our next phase of growth. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: You will lead the strategic direction and execution of our embedded IoT hardware and firmware platforms and the nVent Design to Manufacture software ecosystem. This includes supporting a wide variety of applications in industrial cooling, precision thermal control systems, data solutions power and cooling, and other intelligent systems and software, shaping the future of our products and technologies. You'll work closely with senior management, product managers, engineering, marketing, sales, and key external partners to drive innovation and business growth, ensuring our products not only meet customer needs but also define industry standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Product Direction:Develop and implement a long-term product vision for the embedded IoT platforms and Enclosures segment software initiatives. Lead the strategic planning for product direction within the nVent ecosystem, integrating insights from market trends, customer needs, and competitive analysis. Formulate and communicate high-level product roadmaps and feature prioritizations. Strategic Partner Alliances: Establish and cultivate strategic alliances with key partners crucial for the software and IoT ecosystem. Drive collaboration and integration strategies that bolster our product offerings and market position. Requirements Gathering:Collaborate with customers, internal partners, and market research teams to collect and analyze requirements. Translate customer needs into detailed product specifications and use cases. Product Lifecycle:Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define product architecture, firmware requirements, and hardware specifications. Drive the product development lifecycle from concept to release, including planning and implementation of product launches, technical support to customers and internal teams, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Define and track key performance indicators to measure product success and impact for the Enclosures segment. Leadership and Team Development: Provide leadership and direction to multi-functional teams. Mentor and guide product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Ensure alignment of team efforts with company goals and product vision. Cross Function Partnership:Collaborate with product management and vertical marketing teams to develop effective product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies. Support commercialization efforts with technical expertise, product demonstrations, and training materials. Competitive Analysis:Conduct competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and potential threats. Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory requirements that impact the product landscape. Explore incubator technology in machine learning and AI to inject as meaningful innovation paths. Customer Engagement:Engage with key customers and partners to understand their needs, gather feedback, and build positive relationships. Leverage customer insights to drive continuous product improvement and innovation. Proactively drive incorporation of technology into existing nVent products and promote use of platform in new NPI initiatives. Monitor market adoption, cust mer satisfaction, and revenue growth to support product strategy and roadmap decisions. YOU HAVE: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. Significant leadership experience in product management, particularly in technically sophisticated IoT and software products. Expertise in embedded systems, firmware, hardware engineering, IoT protocols, wireless connectivity, and cloud platforms. Proven track record in strategic planning, partner management, and leading successful teams. Experience working in Agile development environments. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams and partners. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools. Availability to work in overlapping time zones with the distributed team. Ability to travel on a regular basis including internationally on occasion 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 At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. 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 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. At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.