Manager II

Job Summary

The Offer Manager, Circuit Breaker Test will be responsible for product management, P&L, strategies, initiatives, plans, customer interface, third party interface, sales support, and training for Doble implemented products or services for circuit breaker test instruments. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of circuit breaker testing, products and industry trends within the power utility and C&I markets. The role includes developing products by identifying potential products;

conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and integrated plans for product introduction; and developing marketing strategies. This role reports to the Senior Director, Offer Management. The preferred location is Marlborough, MA, but the position is eligible for a hybrid/remote work arrangement.

• Own the profit and loss of the circuit breaker product portfolio
• Circuit Breaker Testing Product Management duties:
  • Coordinate and position circuit breaker timer, microohm meter, vacuum interrupter, gas testing, partial discharge, AC/DC Hipot and portable power supply, data management, DCIR, battery across all Doble Engineering subsidiary brands to include ISA, Vanguard and Doble
  • Develop data management strategy with associated product managers for enterprise products such as Power Base and the Doble Database
  • Participate and provide thought leadership for energy sector standards committees, Doble and industry conferences/seminars
• Circuit Breaker Product Management duties:
  • Coordinate and position circuit breaker products across all Doble Engineering subsidiary brands to include ISA, Vanguard and Doble
  • Participate and provide thought leadership for the Doble Circuit Breaker Conference and supporting user groups
• Work with customers and sales teams to provide quotations
• Directly support product alpha and beta testing, product launches, and voice-of-customer research
• Collaborate with engineering on alpha, beta, and pilot programs with early-stage solutions
• Stay current with new technologies and developments related to solutions involving international standards organizations
• Build relationships with customers through user groups feedback and "voice of customer" input to product road maps
• Lead the development of products through the stage‑gate process
• Write and present papers on product implementations
• Determine customers' needs and desires by specifying the research required to obtain market information
• Recommend the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing specifications and requirements, appraising new product ideas, and proposing product or packaging changes
• Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors’ products
• Obtain product market share by working with sales & marketing to develop product sales strategies
• Provide information for management by preparing short‑term and long‑term product sales forecasts, special reports and analyses, answering questions and requests
• Introduce and market new products by developing time‑integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Travel – must be able to travel 40% of the time, domestically and internationally

BS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. 15+ years of experience in Electric Utility engineering or operations with minimum 7 years’ experience with substation equipment/systems will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in circuit breaker design and test
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Applications

• Understanding of the power industry market related to utility maintenance and testing of equipment
• A leader with a collaborative approach and ability to manage in a global matrix environment
• Mobility in substation yards

• Work independently
• Strong interpersonal…