Product Engineer Manager - Fire Alarm Systems

Eaton


Date: 22 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

We are seeking an experienced Product Engineer Manager - Fire Alarm Systems who will be responsible for Product Management of Fire system portfolio including Interfaces, Notification devices, Manual detectors.

What You’ll Do

As a Product Engineer Manager, you will join our Fire Systems Product Management Team, within our Life Safety Division, and will have responsibility for key elements of the fire systems portfolio including Interfaces, Notification devices and Manual call points. You will be reporting to the Senior Global Product Manager and working under their supervision as part of a wider product management team.

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager, or for an experienced professional with knowledge and experience of fire systems, who benefits from both technical and commercial skills to perform within such a role.

The role is suitable for remote workers, but you will be required to travel for meetings with the wider team and customers, as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bring Product Management expertise, principally centered on conception, design, market position, pricing, and profitability for products under their responsibility
  • Full product lifecycle management of key elements of the fire systems portfolio, aligning strategy with other Product Managers within the business
  • Ownership of the product roadmap ensuring the successful launch and development of new products
  • Achieve or exceed the budget Sales and GM % of the product line
  • Define and compile detailed marketing material for the product range, to include comprehensive product requirement specifications aligned to customer and market requirements
  • Set strategic aims, vision, and market ambition for the range across all our chosen territories
  • Set revenue targets and profit margins, whilst ensuring cost base targets are not exceeded
  • Analyze market and competition
  • Support and initiate sales and marketing activities
  • Deliver business cases and manage the profit and loss for the range of products under their responsibility
  • Identify and cultivate appropriate potential new partners that can best complement Eaton’s Fire systems business and ensure future growth in parallel or new markets
  • Frequently meet with customers and partners for technical discussions about new products and innovations to understand their respective strategies to ensure alignment with Eaton’s Fire Systems business.
  • Support new product launches and obtain the voice of customer
  • Maintain SIOP forecasts and engage regularly with the factory team
  • Prioritize and manage engineering change requirements, preparing documentation and aligning with relevant stakeholders to action using business tools
  • Manage and coordinate product related data with business partners
  • Manage annual pricing reviews and continuous margin analysis through the product lifecycle, continuous pricing improvements and product line portfolio management
  • Arrange local and international activities to enhance product communications with customers and internal departments; and provide support for the delivery of exhibitions


Qualifications

  • Electrical Bachelor Engineering Degree or similar
  • Product Management experience, or technical and commercial exposure within the fire industry (5 years minimum)


Skills

  • Experience in portfolio management / coordination within a large organization
  • Good working knowledge of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems including:
  • Visual Alarming Devices
  • Manual Call Points / Pull Stations
  • Interfaces, and other peripherals
  • Familiarity with fire systems regulations i.e. BS5839-1, BS5839-8
  • Soft skills to include communication, project management, negotiation, writing and presentation
  • Basic computer skills to include, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Team, MS PowerPoint
  • Basic knowledge of SAP would be an advantage


What We Offer

  • Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
  • Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
  • Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
  • Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
  • Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
  • Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
  • Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
  • Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
  • Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model


Living And Working In Dubai

Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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