Director of OEM & Wire Management

Job Overview

Hubbell Connectors, Grounding, & Tooling focuses on products to support two Businesses (Burndy and Connector Manufacturing Company) With markets in renewable energy, OEM, transportation, data center, telecom, utility, extreme environment, power generation and oil & gas, we guarantee that our products set the standards for industry solutions. Our success not only depends on our value proposition, but on the strength, knowledge and expertise of our employees.

The Director of OEM & Wire Management Products plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and performance of HCGT by leading the 100M OEM and Wire Management Portfolio of products for Burndy and Connector Manufacturing company (both brands within CGT). Tasked with leading a dynamic team of product managers and engineers, this individual ensures the alignment of product line initiatives with both market trends and the company's broader vision for innovation and excellence. The director will oversee the lifecycle of key product portfolios, guiding concept development, market introduction, and ongoing optimization. In this leadership capacity, the Director collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to deliver solutions tailored to evolving customer needs across diverse sectors-including OEM, renewable energy, transportation, and telecommunications. This role demands a proactive approach to market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and the identification of emerging opportunities for growth. The supervisor will foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, providing mentorship, facilitating knowledge sharing, and championing best practices throughout the product management discipline. By ensuring robust communication and coordination among internal stakeholders, the director will drive operational excellence and reinforce Hubbell's legacy as an industry leader in electrical and power solutions.

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A Day In The Life

• Responsible for evaluating, developing, and recommending product line strategies for OEM and wire management applications across all Connectors Grounding & Tooling (CGT) businesses.
• Lead research and analysis activities necessary for economic justification, competitive pricing, financial modeling, product features, and application development.
• Organize and facilitate regular team meetings to drive the execution of projects and assignments.
• Serve as a key source of market intelligence regarding product- and market-specific issues, competitor activity, business trends, and governmental regulations. Prepare written reports, internal correspondence, and participate in sales meetings, customer visits, product training presentations, and related research efforts.
• Act as a thought leader within the OEM and Wire Management space, supporting marketing with valuable webinars, white papers, and speaking opportunities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the market, solutions, and product capabilities.
• Provide training and support to CGT's customer-facing teams including account management, field service, sales, and other internal subject matter experts.
• Champion cross-functional leadership by promoting CGT strategy and product lines.
• Coordinate project efforts, motivate internal teams, and manage stakeholder priorities and concerns.
• Develop comprehensive business cases, including financial analyses and projected ROI, for new products.
• Establish and manage pricing models aligned with revenue and profitability objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Account Management to deliver accurate monthly revenue forecasts.
• Partner with Marketing Communications to create compelling product positioning and messaging.
• Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Continuously monitor competitor offerings and activities to inform strategic and tactical business planning.
• Evaluate partnership and licensing opportunities with internal and external third parties to support business growth.
• Contribute to the development of proposal responses.
• Attend customer sales meetings to demonstrate solution value and system capabilities.
• Assist in the creation of corporate presentations and materials to maintain consistent brand messaging.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA : M / F / Veteran / Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.