OverviewAt Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.RoleWe are currently seeking a Strategic Product Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy.The Strategic Product Manager for Chilled Water Systems is responsible for shaping the long term direction of Vertiv's CW portfolio and driving strategic initiatives that strengthen our competitive position across global datacenter markets. This role provides market foresight, competitive intelligence, and strategic clarity to guide investments, portfolio evolution, and regional alignment.What kind of work will you be doing?Strategic Direction & GrowthDevelop the 3 Year Growth Scenario for the Chilled Water line, integrating global market insights, technology shifts, and customer adoption trends.Define offer evolution and long term ambitions, ensuring Vertiv's CW portfolio leads in performance, sustainability, and total cost of ownership.Build and maintain the 3 year product outlook, including expected efficiency roadmaps, regulatory impacts, and technology inflection points.Market & Customer InsightsLead market dynamics assessments across all major regions and customer segments.Build forward looking customer behavior models, focusing on hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise cooling strategies.Monitor industry trends, AI-driven density, liquid cooling adoption, heat reuse, sustainability mandates, to inform strategic decision-making.Competitive IntelligenceTrack long-term competitor evolution, anticipating shifts in portfolio strategy, footprint, and technology. Focus on "to Be" than "as is"Lead quarterly competitor reviews, consolidating financial calls, product launches, pricing signals, and strategic implications for Vertiv.Provide validated competitive benchmarks and insights to support portfolio and go to market decisions.Data, Forecasting & Strategic ValidationOwn market data validation and periodic reassessment, ensuring a unified and accurate view of TAM/SAM, forecast models, and market share.Collaborate with Strategy and Product teams to convert insights into actions and investment priorities.Support strategic decision-making with structured analyses, scenario planning, and business-case development.M&A and Strategic AdjacenciesSupport M&A screening for adjacencies, vertical integration, and portfolio expansion opportunities.Build strategic assessments and synergy models in collaboration with Corporate Development and Global Strategy.What will make you successful?Clear and unified 3 year vision for CW growth, validated and adopted across regions.Stronger competitive position, enabled by data driven insight and anticipatory strategy.Portfolio evolution aligned to market needs, industry trends, and customer expectations.High organizational alignment across Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Strategy.8+ years in Product Management, Strategy, Market Intelligence, or related roles within HVAC, datacenter cooling, or industrial systems.Strong understanding of chilled water architectures and datacenter thermal management.Proven track record in strategic planning, competitive intelligence, or portfolio strategy.Ability to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights for executive stakeholders.Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIESCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceHigh-Performance CultureInnovationFinancial StrengthOUR BEHAVIORSOwn ItAct With UrgencyFoster a Customer-First MindsetThink Big and ExecuteLead by ExampleDrive Continuous ImprovementLearn and Seek Out DevelopmentVertiv 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 help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/CareersAbout The TeamWork AuthorizationNo 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 EmployerWe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr