Global Product Manager Thermal Systems

Job Description Job SummaryVertiv is seeking a detail-oriented and technically curious Global Product Manager - Thermal Systems, to support the Thermal Business Unit (BU), with a primary focus on developing and maintaining reference designs for major server and GPU manufacturers in the AI ecosystem (e.g., Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and emerging AI accelerator vendors).In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior managers to translate customer Thermal requirements from key chip and server partners into structured reference architectures. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that the company's thermal solutions are properly documented, validated, and aligned with the reference design roadmaps of leading AI server and GPU platforms from manufacturers such as NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Supermicro, Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Lenovo.The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, advanced development, sales, and strategic customers to support the definition and deployment of scalable thermal solutions for high-density AI data centers. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong technical background, experience in product management or thermal system applications who is looking to grow within a global and fast-evolving market. Responsibilities: Reference Design Management: Maintain and update thermal system reference designs for AI server platforms from Nvidia (e.g., HGX, MGX, GB200), AMD (Instinct), Intel (Gaudi), and other emerging GPU/accelerator vendors. Thermal Requirements Tracking: capture and document thermal specifications (cooling capacity, flow rates, temperature ranges, connector types) from partner technical documentation and communicate them to internal engineering teams. Voice of Customer (VOC): Liaise with technical account managers and partner engineering contacts at Nvidia, AMD, and similar companies to understand upcoming thermal needs for next-generation GPUs and servers. Contribute to the definition of thermal system requirements, specifications, and application guidelines for AI infrastructure projects. Documentation & Tools Support: Assist in developing and maintaining technical collateral, including thermal design guides, compatibility matrices, and configuration tools for data center reference designs. Cross-functional Coordination: Work with engineering, advanced development, and regional sales teams to ensure reference designs are technically accurate and commercially ready. Competitor & Market Monitoring: Track thermal reference design trends from competing cooling solution providers and keep updated benchmarking presentations. Launch Support: Support new product introduction (NPDI) activities by preparing thermal system data sheets, application notes, and partner-facing presentations, training and sales tools. Customer & Partner Meetings: Participate in technical meetings with server OEMs and GPU manufacturers (under the guidance of senior PMs) to gather thermal requirements and present reference design options. Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field. (Master's degree is a plus but not required). Experience: 4-7 years of experience in product management, thermal engineering, technical sales support, or application engineering within the data center, server cooling, or semiconductor thermal space. Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of thermal management technologies (air cooling, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, immersion cooling) and how they apply to high-power GPUs (500W-1000W+). Ecosystem Awareness: Familiarity with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel server platforms and their thermal reference design processes is highly desirable. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly document technical requirements and present them to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders. Tools Proficiency: Experience with requirements management tools, and basic data analysis. Mindset: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. No prior P&L or strategic ownership required. Preferred (Nice to Have): Prior experience working with Nvidia's Partner Network (NPN) or AMD's server ecosystem. Exposure to liquid cooling solutions (CDUs, cold plates, manifolds) for AI clusters. Knowledge of industry standards (OCP, ASHRAE, ITE). OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES High-Performance Culture Customer Focus Operational Excellence Innovation Financial Strength About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. Work Authorization No 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 Employer Vertiv 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. The anticipated salary range for this role in the California, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. locality is between $131,914 to $164,824 per year-salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee's role and individual offer details. In addition, this role is eligible for a monthly Sales Incentive plan on a 80/20 split. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

• LI-RB1About the Team Work Authorization No 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 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.
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