Global Product Manager

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a Global Product Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy . The Global Product Manager – Chilled Water Systems leads the global strategy, development, and lifecycle management of the Thermal Chilled Water product portfolio. The role is responsible for driving business growth and profitability by aligning global product strategies with regional market needs, overseeing New Product Development, and optimizing the existing portfolio. Working cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and commercial teams, the position ensures effective product positioning, competitive offerings, and successful go‑to‑market execution worldwide.

What kind of work will you be doing?

The Global Product Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of the Thermal Chilled Water product portfolio, leading its strategic development, positioning, and execution on a global scale. This role plays a critical part in driving sustainable business growth by ensuring strong alignment between global strategy and regional market needs, while enabling effective execution across all phases of the product lifecycle.

• Define and execute the global product strategy aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Develop and maintain a multi‑year product roadmap by segment and application.
• Identify product portfolio gaps, overlaps, and rationalization opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between global direction and regional requirements.

• Lead NPD programs from concept to launch, ensuring time, cost, and performance targets.
• Build business cases and translate market needs into product requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop competitive and future‑ready solutions.

• Own product financials, including revenue, margin, and ROI.
• Monitor KPIs and implement actions to improve profitability.
• Prioritize investments based on strategic and financial impact.

• Align global roadmap with regional needs and growth opportunities.
• Act as the key interface between global and regional teams.
• Support regions with product guidance and strategic direction.

• Drive alignment across engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives in a matrix organization.
• Ensure successful product industrialization and execution.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong technical background with experience in Chiller or CRAH or Air Handling unit’s product.
• Experience in product/portfolio management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret market and customer trends.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to Visualizzare la mail su click.appcast.io. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located at Vertiv.com/Careers.