Product Line Manager – MEP / Modular Power POD Product Line

Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent

What impact you will have

You will be part of the Product Sales & Marketing Team and own the end-to-end delivery of new Modular Power POD products and major releases, from approved concept to industrialization and launch. The Modular Power POD is a standard, off‑the‑shelf containerized solution integrating power and cooling (container, power transformer, RMU, UPS, CRAC/CRAH, batteries, power cabinets, and optional chillers). Working in close partnership with Product Leadership and Engineering, you will define and execute the master plan, scope, milestones, budget and resources, and ensure Modular Power POD products are delivered on time, on budget and to the required quality, performance and compliance standards. Your work will directly enable the company’s ability to scale standard, off-the-shelf containerized power and cooling solutions for high-density AI and datacenter deployments.

What you’ll do

Project planning & implementation

• Take ownership of the approved master plan for Modular Power POD products and variants.

• Translate product intent into executable delivery plans across engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls), industrialization, quality and supply chain.

• Establish and run appropriate governance, reviews and escalation paths for the product line.

Execution & Risk Management

• Drive day-to-day execution to ensure key milestones are met from design freeze through certification, industrialization and launch.

• Track progress against scope, schedule and budget; manage critical paths and dependencies. (e.g. transformer supply, RMU/UPS integration, HVAC/chiller integration).

• Identify delivery risks early and coordinate mitigations across teams and suppliers

• Escalate major deviations and trade‑off decisions with clear impact analysis and mitigation options.

Scope, features & quality

• Ensure agreed product scope, features and performance targets are delivered as defined by Product.

• Manage change requests: evaluate impact on timing, cost and risk; make recommendations; document and communicate informed decisions.

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Compliance and Sustainability teams to ensure prototypes and final PODs meet performance, safety, environmental and code requirements.

Budget & NRE control

• Own the project budget and NRE envelope for Power POD development.

• Monitor engineering effort, external design services, lab/testing, FAT/SAT costs, tooling and certification; report actuals vs budget regularly and propose corrective actions where needed.

Cross‑functional coordination

• Coordinate Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification and Service teams.

• Ensure clear interfaces between the Power POD and other product lines (immersion tanks, DLC, racks)

Reporting & communication

• Provide clear, concise project status reports to leadership on milestones, risks/issues, budget status, upcoming decisions.

• Prepare and lead product line delivery reviews and decision forums.

• Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders on project status and constraints

What you’ll need

Experience

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services/MEP Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.

• 7+ years in project or program management for complex MEP, datacenter, or industrial power/cooling hardware development projects.

• Proven track record delivering multi‑disciplinary engineering projects (mechanical + electrical + controls) on time and on budget.

• Experience working with industrialization/manufacturing and supply chain on prefabricated or containerized solutions (plants, power modules, cooling containers, micro‑DCs).

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong project management, delivery and planning skills, with solid understanding of cost, risk and dependencies.

• Sufficient MEP technical literacy to challenge and align engineering teams and engage credibly with stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting.

• Comfortable with project tools and methods (e.g. Jira, MS Project, Confluence, PLM tools).

Mindset

• Strong ownership mindset for the Modular Power POD product line.

• Calm and reliable under pressure in complex, fast-moving environments.

• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented and action-biased.

• Comfortable working with distributed, international teams and partners.
  

Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.

• A great work environment characterized by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.

• You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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