SYNOPSIS: The (Manager, Product Marketing- Power Reliability) is responsible for leading the Product Marketing function for
Phoenix Contact USA’s Power Reliability business. This position provides direct leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to a
team of Product Marketing Managers responsible for industrial power supplies, DIN rail UPS systems, energy storage solutions,
electronic circuit protection, and related power reliability products. Working closely with the Director, Power Reliability, the
(Manager, Product Marketing – Power Reliability) ensures alignment between business strategy, portfolio management, go-to-market
execution, and customer needs. The role is accountable for developing talent, driving portfolio growth initiatives, improving
commercialization effectiveness, and establishing best practices that enable sustainable business growth. The successful candidate
combines strong leadership capabilities with expertise in product marketing, market analysis, product portfolio management, and
industrial automation markets. COMPETENCY PROFILE: • Global Competencies: Collaborate; Deliver Results; Deliver Strategies;
Develop People and Teams; Develop Yourself; Drive Customer Value; Improve and Innovate; Lead Change; Take Ownership • Leadership
Competencies (Principles): Communication and Dialog; Empowerment and Development; Entrepreneurship; Respect and Appreciation;
Results Orientation; Role Model; Trust RESPONSIBILITES: • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Marketing Managers and Senior
Product Marketing Managers. • Establish clear performance expectations, accountability standards, and individual development
plans. • Build succession plans and talent development strategies to strengthen organizational capability. • Hire, onboard, and
develop future product marketing talent. • Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, collaboration, and continuous
improvement. • Serve as a mentor and escalation point for complex portfolio, market, and business decisions. • Create alignment
across multiple product families, market segments, and cross-functional teams. • Partner with Product Marketing Managers to
develop and execute portfolio growth strategies. • Lead portfolio planning activities and support long-term business strategy
development. • Conduct regular portfolio reviews and business performance assessments. • Ensure portfolio roadmaps align with
business objectives, customer needs, and market trends. • Review and challenge strategic assumptions, investment priorities, and
market opportunities. • Guide teams in identifying market trends, emerging technologies, competitive threats, and growth
opportunities. • Facilitate product lifecycle decisions, including new product introductions, portfolio rationalization, and
end-of-life planning. • Develop and strengthen organizational capabilities in market intelligence, portfolio management, and
strategic planning. • Provide strategic oversight of product positioning, value propositions, pricing strategies, and
commercialization plans. • Drive consistent execution of go-to-market processes across the organization. • Ensure successful
launch planning and commercialization of new products. • Review market segmentation strategies and customer engagement approaches.
- Oversee development of sales enablement tools, product training, and competitive intelligence resources. • Promote adoption of
best practices that improve sales effectiveness and customer engagement. • Champion Voice of Customer initiatives and ensure
insights are incorporated into portfolio and market strategies. • Support strategic customer engagements, executive customer
meetings, industry events, and trade associations. • Collaborate with sales leadership to identify unmet customer needs and market
opportunities. • Monitor portfolio performance across revenue, profitability, market share, and growth objectives. • Support
annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities. • Review demand forecasts, market outlooks, and business assumptions
developed by Product Marketing Managers. • Evaluate investment opportunities and facilitate prioritization of product and
portfolio investments. • Identify business risks, opportunities, and corrective actions required to achieve financial and
strategic objectives. • Assess and communicate the financial impact of portfolio decisions, pricing actions, and growth
initiatives. • Serve as the primary product marketing representative across Engineering, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and
Marketing. • Ensure alignment between product development priorities and market requirements. • Facilitate decision-making on
strategic product investments and portfolio priorities. • Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve business performance and
organizational effectiveness. • Ensure consistency of product marketing processes, tools, governance, and best practices across
the organization. • Foster collaboration between product marketing, sales, engineering, and operational teams. • Other duties as
assigned by ones manager. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related field. • MBA
preferred. • 8-12+ years of experience in Product Marketing, Product Management, Marketing, or Business Development. • 3-5+ years
of people leadership experience. • Demonstrated success leading product managers or product marketing professionals. • Experience
managing industrial technology products and portfolios. • Experience with product launches, portfolio planning, and
commercialization strategies. • Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with others, build relationships, and involve others in
decision making. • Demonstrates the ability to deliver results by solving or supporting others in solving problems, prioritizing
tasks, and/or resources, and focusing on outcomes. • Demonstrates the ability to develop and adapt strategies, communicate
convincingly, and regularly track how strategies have been achieved. • Demonstrates the ability to develop people and teams by
providing suitable developmental opportunities, delegating work, and building effective teams. • Demonstrates self-awareness and
the willingness to learn and grow, accept changes, and effectively adapt to changing work demands. • Demonstrates the ability to
drive customer value through knowledge of the business, putting effort into identifying customer needs, and delivering work to
maximize the value for customers. • Demonstrates a willingness to promote the value of improvement and innovation by staying ahead
of trends, creating ideas and opportunities, and generating speed. • Demonstrates a willingness to initiate change and inspire
people, provide orientation in uncertain times, and understand and address concerns regarding change. • Demonstrates a willingness
to take ownership by making decisions, taking responsibility, and driving things forward. SUPPORTING QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience
in one or more industrial technology markets, including industrial automation, industrial power supplies, uninterruptible power
supplies (UPS), energy storage systems, electrical infrastructure, electronic circuit protection, process automation, building
automation, industrial networking, or control panel technologies. • Demonstrated success leading, developing, and coaching
high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Proven ability to
influence across organizational levels, drive change initiatives, and build strong cross-functional partnerships. • Experience
developing and executing portfolio strategies that drive growth, profitability, and market share. • Strong market analysis and
competitive intelligence capabilities, with the ability to identify opportunities, emerging trends, and business risks. • Ability
to develop compelling business cases and translate market insights into actionable strategic initiatives. • Experience leading
go-to-market activities, including product positioning, commercialization planning, and product launch execution. • Knowledge of
pricing strategies and value proposition development that support business objectives and customer needs. • Proven ability to
support sales organizations through effective sales enablement tools, product training, and customer-focused marketing
initiatives. • Strong customer engagement skills with experience incorporating Voice of Customer insights into business and
portfolio strategies. • Solid financial acumen, including experience managing revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, and
budget planning. • Ability to evaluate investment opportunities, prioritize resources, and assess the financial impact of
strategic business decisions. • Experience balancing short-term business objectives with long-term strategic planning and
portfolio development. • Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to lead through complexity
and ambiguity. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Must be able to travel via airplane for up to 14 hours • Must have a valid driver’s
license and be able to travel via automobile for up to six hours at a time • Must be able to travel overnight • Must be able to
sit for 4 hours at a time • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. •
Regular and on-time attendance. • This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days in the office, unless otherwise sp