Data Center System Product Owner

Join us as a Data Center Systems Product Owner and take the lead on driving product strategy from concept to market success. You'll translate customer insights and market trends into products that deliver real business value and competitive differentiation.

Role Overview

The Data Center System Product Owner is a global leadership role driving strategy and delivery for next-generation power architectures, including direct current (DC) systems, in response to rapid data center growth, AI workload demands, and sustainability needs. This role defines product vision, aligns stakeholders, and maximizes value delivery across a complex, cross-divisional portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the DC system value proposition and strategy aligned with enterprise and league priorities

• Own the product backlog, roadmap, and release plan; prioritize initiatives to maximize business value

• Lead business case development and investment decisions across the DC portfolio

• Partner with program managers to drive execution, reporting, and portfolio performance

• Guide sprint planning, execution, and outcomes; remove obstacles and enable team delivery

• Foster collaboration across global squads, internal leaders, and external partners

• Contribute to thought leadership in data center power systems and emerging architectures

Scope of Expertise

• AI infrastructure across the value chain: GPUs, servers, racks, and large-scale data centers

• End-to-end power systems (“grid to chip”): conversion, protection, distribution, control, and cooling power

• Technologies: PSU, BBU/CBU, PDU/RPP, DC UPS, solid-state transformers, busway, panels, breakers, monitoring

Stakeholder Engagement

• External: hyperscalers, AI integrators, OEMs, research institutions, and industry bodies

• Internal: CTO, strategy, innovation teams, and divisions including Digital Energy, Power Products, and Secure Power

Success Profile

• Strategic, innovative leader with strong execution focus and ability to influence at all levels

• Proven capability to translate market trends into actionable product strategies and outcomes

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to simplify complexity and lead in a fast-evolving technology landscape

Qualifications

• 10+ years in system/product marketing or innovation within data centers or critical facilities

• 5+ years customer-facing in technical or business roles

• Experience shaping strategy, building investment cases, and delivering portfolio outcomes

• Degree in Engineering or related field

• Professional fluency in English; additional languages a plus

Location & Travel

US-based (Boston, Raleigh, or Nashville preferred) with ~40% domestic and international travel.

What's in it for me?

• Lead transformative product initiatives with enterprise-wide impact and visibility

• Work alongside innovative, collaborative teams dedicated to excellence and growth

• Influence strategic direction and shape the future of our product portfolio

• Opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and long-term career advancement

Bring your product leadership expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together!

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 208,000 - USD 312,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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