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Senior Product Manager – Power (m/f/d)
Rittal • Herborn
Rittal
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Full-time
Herborn
As Senior Product Manager, Power, you will be responsible for the White Space Power portfolio of the HPC Systems business unit, with a particular focus on 800V DC architectures. You will translate market, customer, and technology requirements into scalable product solutions and, in collaboration with the Liquid Cooling product management team, design integrated rack power and cooling solutions and reference architectures for AI and HPC applications.
Tasks
- You will be responsible for the product strategy and roadmap of the white-space power portfolio, with a focus on 800V DC architectures, power distribution, busbar and power-shelf integration, protection technology, and energy storage
- You will derive the requirements for the power portfolio and the integrated rack power cooling system from white-space and reference architectures, and manage the interfaces with liquid cooling and HPC systems
- You will align the roadmap and releases with the release cycles of leading GPU and accelerator manufacturers and support early-access programs, co-development initiatives, and qualifications in manufacturer and OCP reference designs
- You will define solutions for peak shaving and power smoothing, such as battery backup units, energy storage systems, and supercapacitors
- You will evaluate developments—ranging from grid connections and medium-voltage distribution to solid-state transformers—in terms of their impact on architecture and the roadmap
- You adhere to standards and safety regulations such as OCP, IEC 60364, IEC 61439, UL, and the EU Low-Voltage Directive, and incorporate “Safety by Design” into requirements and approval criteria
- You identify customer, market, and technology requirements and translate them into prioritized product specifications
- You develop business cases, pricing, target costing, and positioning, and bear P&L responsibility throughout the product lifecycle
- You manage agile, cross-functional product development with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Procurement, including validation, qualification, and approval
- You support key accounts, sales, and partners with complex proposals, solution designs, and key projects, and drive go-to-market strategies, enablement, and product launches
- You are responsible for monitoring, telemetry, protection and energy storage management, as well as DCIM/BMS integration and service concepts
- You will prepare the portfolio, manufacturing, and supply chain for scaling, including second-source strategies and modular, pre-integrated solutions
Profile
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, energy engineering, or a related field
- In-depth knowledge of power distribution, power electronics, and DC systems; experience with high-voltage DC is a plus
- Proven experience with electrical safety, protection concepts, and certification requirements for low-voltage AC/DC systems
- Understanding of data center power supply architecture, from grid connection and medium voltage down to the rack and chip levels
- At least eight years of professional experience, including at least five years in product management or technical product leadership
- Experience in the data center and HPC/AI market, as well as an understanding of customer segments, value chains, and purchasing behavior
- Comprehensive understanding of white-space infrastructure, AI/HPC reference architectures, and rack power densities ranging from over 100 kW to, in the future, 1 MW
- Proficient in strategic product management, requirements engineering, roadmapping, and product lifecycle management, as well as a strong understanding of business management and P&L
- Experience in agile product development, structured maturity assessment, and data-driven prioritization, even under conditions of uncertainty
- Strong affinity for digital and IT, proficiency in data analysis, and an interest in the use of AI in product management
- Experience in international matrix organizations, persuasive communication, and stakeholder management up to the executive level
- Business-fluent English; knowledge of German is a plus; entrepreneurial mindset; high level of personal responsibility; and willingness to travel internationally
What we offer
30 days’ holiday
Holiday pay and Christmas bonus
Opportunities for personal growth
Flexible and mobile working
Regional childcare facilities during school holidays
Bike Leasing
Pension benefits
Corporate Benefits
Free parking and good transport links
Subsidised canteen (selected locations)
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