Technical Product Manager at LiquidStack

<div class="content-intro"><p>At LiquidStack, we’re redefining what’s possible in the data center world. As a global leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions, we’re powering the future of AI, edge computing, and high-performance systems. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for skilled professionals who want to be part of something innovative and impactful.</p></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Technical Product Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing LiquidStack’s product strategy across its liquid cooling portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, customer requirements, and commercial performance, ensuring products are technically sound, market-relevant, and scalable.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a mid-career role requiring both hands-on execution and structured thinking. The individual will contribute to product roadmap development, support new product introductions, and work closely with cross-functional teams to translate real-world customer needs into actionable product improvements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate combines technical fluency, customer-facing experience, and product lifecycle exposure, with the ability to operate independently while influencing across functions.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Product Strategy &amp; Roadmap Leadership</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1qyq5ud" data-start="1150" data-end="1267"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support development and execution of a 2–3 year product roadmap aligned with market needs and business objectives</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1e2o531" data-start="1268" data-end="1390"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Translate customer feedback, field insights, and competitive analysis into product enhancements and feature priorities</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="5fc53k" data-start="1391" data-end="1508"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct market and competitor research within data center infrastructure, HVAC, and thermal management industries</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="30lmkj" data-start="1509" data-end="1609"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to identifying adjacent opportunities to expand product capabilities and market reach</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">.<strong data-start="2998" data-end="3040">Product Performance &amp; Business Support</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul data-start="3041" data-end="3418"> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1kyllaq" data-start="3041" data-end="3150"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to tracking product performance including adoption, customer feedback, and operational metrics</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="eiqbkn" data-start="3151" data-end="3242"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support development of business cases and ROI analysis for new features or improvements</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="15dyjmr" data-start="3243" data-end="3327"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide input into pricing strategy, demand planning, and forecasting activities</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1hvcegz" data-start="3328" data-end="3418"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist in aligning product decisions with cost, margin, and scalability considerations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>New Product Introduction (NPI) &amp; Lifecycle Management</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="6iqzam" data-start="2092" data-end="2187"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in structured stage-gate / NPI processes from concept through commercialization</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="qz8sze" data-start="2188" data-end="2292"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure launch readiness and scalability</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1n0xyst" data-start="2293" data-end="2412"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support development of product documentation including technical materials, training content, and application notes</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="21g4cm" data-start="2413" data-end="2517"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor product performance post-launch and identify improvement and cost optimization opportunities</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Market &amp; Customer Engagement</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1cavu38" data-start="1656" data-end="1732"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Act as a technical liaison between Sales, Engineering, and Product teams</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="sm6pb4" data-start="1733" data-end="1825"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Engage with customers to understand performance requirements, constraints, and use cases</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="17mwkd2" data-start="1826" data-end="1936"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support pre-sales and post-sales activities by providing technical product guidance and solution alignment</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1gcd3mp" data-start="1937" data-end="2026"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Translate complex technical performance into clear customer-facing value propositions</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Cross-Functional Governance &amp; Decision Support</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1h0rb7p" data-start="2559" data-end="2680"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to evaluate technical feasibility and manufacturability</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="k6owuk" data-start="2681" data-end="2772"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure aligned messaging and go-to-market readiness</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1b38ufz" data-start="2773" data-end="2885"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support internal teams with technical insights, product positioning, and customer requirements clarification</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1v3yqev" data-start="2886" data-end="2987"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with ecosystem partners (OEMs, chipmakers) to ensure integration compatibility and alignment</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 data-section-id="bov5rc" data-start="3425" data-end="3470"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3428" data-end="3470">What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="3472" data-end="3986"> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="f51wtz" data-start="3472" data-end="3539"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contributes to a clearly defined and actionable product roadmap</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="17ros1k" data-start="3540" data-end="3631"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrates ability to translate customer and field insights into product improvements</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="u9m74s" data-start="3632" data-end="3723"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Successfully supports product launches and enhancements with cross-functional alignment</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1yenwdq" data-start="3724" data-end="3811"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Builds credibility with internal teams as a reliable technical and product resource</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="h85iuw" data-start="3812" data-end="3896"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Improves clarity and consistency in product requirements and execution processes</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="16s560b" data-start="3897" data-end="3986"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supports measurable improvements in product performance, usability, or cost structure</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">4+years of experience in Technical Product Management, Product Line Management, or infrastructure-focused roles</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in data center infrastructure, HVAC, thermal management, power systems, or industrial equipment environments</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated experience influencing pricing, revenue performance, or margin outcomes</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience managing hardware or electro-mechanical products through structured lifecycle processes</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with stage-gate or formal NPI methodologies</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities (advanced Excel proficiency required)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to interpret technical performance data and translate into customer-facing value propositions</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Executive-level written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder alignment capability</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Process improvement mindset and operational discipline</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">High degree of accountability and ownership</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br></strong></span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 data-section-id="1oenwwv" data-start="3993" data-end="4027"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong data-start="3996" data-end="4027">Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="4029" data-end="4832"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="c9u11z" data-start="4029" data-end="4092"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="3jh9qd" data-start="4093" data-end="4217"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">4–8 years of experience in Technical Product Management, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, or similar roles</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="11qwkpi" data-start="4218" data-end="4336"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Experience in data center infrastructure, HVAC, thermal management, or industrial equipment environments preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="1byfojx" data-start="4337" data-end="4412"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Exposure to hardware or electro-mechanical product lifecycle management</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="vkw1wg" data-start="4413" data-end="4460"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Familiarity with stage-gate / NPI processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="1y54tty" data-start="4461" data-end="4566"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to interpret technical and operational data</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="1kbl3fy" data-start="4567" data-end="4654"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and operations teams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="1o04uu5" data-start="4655" data-end="4744"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="1sqtz3x" data-start="4745" data-end="4832"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling environment with evolving priorities</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="15kkass" data-start="4839" data-end="4868"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong data-start="4842" data-end="4868">How This Role Operates</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="4870" data-end="5218"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="1h7by7v" data-start="4870" data-end="4934"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Balances hands-on execution with structured product thinking</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="ddfj33" data-start="4935" data-end="5010"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Works independently while maintaining strong cross-functional alignment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="arckj4" data-start="5011" data-end="5084"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Brings solutions and recommendations, not just problem identification</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="1u61dlv" data-start="5085" data-end="5150"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Operates with a customer-first and performance-driven mindset</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="egapoy" data-start="5151" data-end="5218"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Adapts quickly as priorities shift in a rapidly evolving market</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="o7d2sw" data-start="5225" data-end="5255"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong data-start="5228" data-end="5255">Additional Requirements</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="5257" data-end="5442"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="vw6exm" data-start="5257" data-end="5351"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Willingness to travel up to 25% (customer visits, internal alignment, industry engagement)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;" data-section-id="5z5vwy" data-start="5352" data-end="5442"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Ability to engage in technical discussions, product reviews, and customer environments</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><u>Why Join Us?</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime</li> <li>Consistent day-shift schedule</li> <li>Paid time off, holidays, and great benefits</li> <li>Be part of an industry-disrupting company with room to grow</li> <li>Work on innovative technologies in a collaborative, supportive environment</li> </ul></div>