Senior Product Manager - Data Center Cooling-Europe

Midea is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are also ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Know more about Midea Group. JOB DESCRIPTION

Work location: on site in Milan or Paduva or Feltre office. ROLE OVERVIEW

The senior Product Manager - Data Center Cooling is responsible for defining and managing the product strategy and roadmap for the company’s data center cooling solutions. The role ensures that the product portfolio meets evolving market needs, remains technologically competitive, and aligns with the company’s strategic objectives. The position works closely with R&D, Technological Platform, and collaborates with Product Sales Management to support product positioning and go-to-market activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Define the product strategy for the data center cooling portfolio. Translate market and customer needs into clear product development directions. Contribute to the definition of the mid and long-term technology roadmap. Identify opportunities for new product development or portfolio expansion. Product Requirements

Define and maintain Product Requirements for new products and product enhancement. Ensure that developed solutions meet market expectations in terms of performance, efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Support R&D throughout the product development. Manage the product portfolio across its entire lifecycle, including: introduction growth maturity phase-out. Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and rationalization. CROSS FUNCTIONAL COOPERATION

Cooperate with R&D, Operations, and Sales during product development and lifecycle management. Ensure alignment between technical development and business objectives. Monitor the evolution of the data center market and cooling technologies Track key trends such as: liquid cooling technologies energy efficiency requirements sustainability and decarbonization initiatives Regulatory frameworks and government policies affecting data center development REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related technical field Experience

5-7 years of experience in: Product Management Product Development Experience in the following sectors is preferred: Critical infrastructure Data Center technologies TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Familiarity with one or more of the following is preferred: Air Cooled Chillers Chillers with Free Cooling Water Cooled Chillers Dry Coolers Air Handling Units CRAC / CRAH Fan Wall CDU Data Center infrastructures Industry standard KEY COMPETENCIES

Product Management Skills

Product Roadmap planning Analytical Skills

Market analysis Opportunity assessment COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP

Cross functional coordination & collaboration Ability to work across R&D and Sales teams

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