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About the job

The Sr. Manager Global Product Line Manager – Data Centers is responsible for the global strategy, growth, profitability, and lifecycle management of Gates' Data Center portfolio, including couplings, hose products, hose assemblies, fluid conveyance solutions, thermal management components, and related engineered systems serving hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and OEM data center customers.

This role provides leadership to a global team of Product Managers and Product Specialists while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and key customers to drive portfolio growth, product innovation, and market expansion. The GPLM owns the product roadmap, investment strategy, and commercial performance of multiple product families and serves as a key member of the Data Center leadership team responsible for achieving long-term revenue, profitability, and market share objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and commercial leadership for the Data Center System Solutions portfolio, overseeing hoses, couplings, pumps, engineered assemblies, and integrated fluid conveyance systems to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, product differentiation, and market share gains across global data center markets.

Lead cross-functional development and lifecycle management of system-level solutions, aligning product roadmaps, customer requirements, engineering innovation, manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain execution to deliver reliable, scalable thermal management and fluid handling solutions for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and OEM customers.

Define and execute the global product line strategy for Data Center product families, including couplings, hoses, assemblies, and related fluid conveyance solutions.

Drive revenue growth, margin expansion, market penetration, and overall business performance across global regions.

Own the product lifecycle from concept through launch, growth, optimization, and end-of-life management.

Partner with commercial teams to identify new business opportunities and customer requirements within the rapidly growing data center market.

Establish portfolio investment priorities and direct New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives that support market growth and strategic objectives.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure successful commercialization and operational excellence.

Develop business cases supporting product expansion, market entry strategies, manufacturing investments, and strategic growth initiatives.

Establish pricing, portfolio, and channel strategies that maximize profitability while supporting sustainable growth.

Influence senior leadership and align stakeholders around strategic priorities, resource allocation, and product investments.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related technical field.

11+ years of progressive experience in product management, engineering, commercial leadership, or related industrial business functions.

3+ years of people leadership experience managing product management, engineering, or cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated success managing global product portfolios with responsibility for growth, profitability, and strategic direction.

Strong business and financial acumen, including pricing strategy, investment analysis, portfolio planning, and business case development.

Experience working within global matrix organizations and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in data centers, thermal management, fluid conveyance systems, industrial hose products, couplings, engineered assemblies, or adjacent industrial technologies.

Knowledge of hyperscale, AI, colocation, enterprise, and mission-critical infrastructure markets.

Experience leading global product launches, commercialization efforts, and portfolio expansion initiatives.

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence experience.

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

Pay & Benefits

Full-Time

Salary Range: $170,000-$200,000

Bonus Eligible

Relocation is not provided

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire

Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued

401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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