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Data Center Coolant Pump Global Product Line Manager

Gates Corporation
vision insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

2975 Waterview Drive (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2025
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? Essential Duties and Responsibilities As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Rochester Hills office, this brand-new position will be responsible for owning the overall product line strategy for electric water pumps in data centers. Deliver 'spec-in' and revenue growth for electric water pumps by creating a complete portfolio with clear and compelling value propositions that will drive adoption. Develop, own, and deliver on a market-driven product roadmap that will drive the adoption of electric water pump technology into the data market space - targeting Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs). Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) interviews within the data center ecosystem to determine the future needs of the technology, industry, and our current and future customers. Continually analyze and interpret customer questions, requirements, or problems. Support and drive the New Product Development process for the product line to achieve desired results. Ensure that feature, quality, and cost objectives are reached along with timing commitments - acting as the overall project manager. Drive new product commercialization through the development of marketing and commercialization materials - including product specs, and training materials - with the support of our Global Creative Studio. Create the necessary content for being specified by Coolant Distribution Unit manufacturers. Support the P&L for the product line, including driving cost-down initiatives, developing positioning/pricing strategies, and capitalizing on efficiencies of scale. Manage manufacturing footprint and capacity planning to align with regional and product opportunities. Support the preparation of effective quotations, bids, and related negotiation documentation for the sales of products produced by the company. Support the development of an inorganic pipeline to look for opportunities to accelerate Gates's adoption in this space. Develop appropriate relationships to support pipeline development. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by department objectives Communicates complex concepts; anticipates potential objections and influences others to adopt a different point of view Keys to Success High level of interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships. Strategic mindset and strong business acumen. Ability to influence with and without authority. Global work experience and perspective. Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change. Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of business requirements Supervisory Responsibilities None Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized area and general knowledge of related areas May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity Leads others to solve complex problems; uses analytical thinking, tools and judgement to identify innovative solutions Requirements and Preferred Skills Experience with data centers, Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), and/or pump technologies preferred. Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical or Business from an accredited institution required. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a combination of product line management, marketing, outside field sales, business development, application engineering and/or product engineering Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and graphical representation of large data sets. Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills to deliver high-quality executive-ready presentations. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excited to work in the office with great teammates. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. PAY & BENEFITS Full-Time Salary Range in Denver, CO and Rochester Hills, MI:$112,740 - $150,000 Bonus Eligiblie Relocation isprovided Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits beginonthe first day of the month immediately following your date of hire Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match Tuition Reimbursement WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.