Technical Product Manager – Overhead Products

Technical Product Manager – Sensors

Reporting to the Global Product Line Manager of Sensors, this position is for a driven and technically skilled Technical Product Manager to support the growth of our medium-voltage sensor product line in the North American market through application focused technical product management. With a significant wave of new sensor products launching between 2027 and 2029, this role is centered on bringing those products to market successfully: enabling our sales representatives and customers with the technical support they need to adopt them, and managing the performance of the portfolio once released. You'll work cross-functionally with teams including engineering, marketing, quality, supply chain, and sales, as well as with our Underground and Overhead product lines where our sensors are applied. This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone eager to deepen their product management skills while making a real business impact.

As a Technical Product Manager you will:

Support the launch and market introduction of new sensor products in North America, including launch plans, readiness activities, and tracking of early adoption and time-to-first-order Support sales teams and manufacturer representatives by providing technical expertise, application and product selection guidance, participating in bid strategies, and supporting customer needs relative to the portfolio Collaborate with marketing and others within product management to develop sales tools, product training, certification material, and go-to-market materials for newly released products Deliver technical training to representatives, distributors, and utility customers to build confidence in new sensor technologies Gather voice of customer and field insights from the North American market and channel them back into the product roadmap and New Product Development process Assist in the New Product Development (NPD) and Change Management (CMR) processes to launch and enhance products, and participate in stage gate reviews for products approaching launch Monitor new product launches, track performance, and refine internal processes for efficiency Analyze product line performance and win/loss data to recommend pricing adjustments and improve competitiveness Assist in sales and market forecasting for the product line, supporting the rolling bookings forecast Support cross-functional initiatives to resolve product, quality, or supply chain issues Assist in product lifecycle management, including enhancements and end-of-life planning Support attach-rate opportunities with our Underground and Overhead product lines, where sensors enable monitoring and automation use cases Represent the product team at trade shows, customer visits, and internal events

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE or BSME) Has 3 years' experience in a sales, application, or product engineering role minimum Possesses strong technical aptitude, especially with engineered-to-order or complex technical products Has effective presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) Is comfortable presenting technical content to external audiences, including representatives and utility customers Has a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a cross-functional team environment Is detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and organizational skills Is passionate about growing product lines and delivering customer value

Ideally you will also have:

Experience in Power Distribution segment of the electrical industry Familiarity with medium-voltage sensors, instrument transformers, or metering and protection applications Experience working with a manufacturer representative sales channel Awareness of relevant IEEE/ANSI standards for medium-voltage sensing Exposure to digital and smart sensing applications such as partial discharge or temperature monitoring

The Physical Demands / Working Conditions are:

General Office Environment, PC use Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less) Travel 25-30% as required, primarily domestic customer and representative visits

What we offer you:

Typical pay is xxxxxxx annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Health club membership program and reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement 401 (k) Annual Profit Sharing Vacation Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

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G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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