Senior Portfolio Manager, Data Center Thermal Solutions
Core
Own the multi-year roadmap and portfolio strategy for a product category of engineered physical equipment (heat transfer, HVAC, refrigeration), aligning investment sequencing with regional demand and regulations.
Role type
Senior IC product portfolio manager (physical equipment)
Builds
Product platforms and categories for data center thermal solutions
Domain
Industrial equipment / Data center infrastructure
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Multi-year product roadmap ownership, NPI lifecycle management, capital investment business case justification, heat transfer/HVAC/refrigeration technical knowledge, cross-functional influence without direct authority, win/loss analysis, pricing strategy, supply chain footprint strategy, team leadership
Preferred skills
Data center market experience (hyperscale/colocation), influencing specifications via consulting engineers, transitioning to configure-to-order models, scaling manufacturing capacity globally
Technologies
HVAC, refrigeration systems, heat transfer systems
Responsibilities
Define portfolio platform strategy to support configure-to-order delivery at scale. Evaluate competitors and conduct structured win/loss analysis focusing on cost and lead-time. Influence specifications with consulting engineers and design-build partners. Recommend pricing strategies and configuration-level price architecture. Develop and defend demand forecasts and business cases for capacity expansion. Work with Supply Chain on regional footprint strategy and make-versus-buy decisions. Ensure each product line has a credible NPI plan with defined gates. Lead, coach, and develop Product Managers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
