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Product Manager - AV Solutions

Eaton Woodridge, IL

Woodridge, IL

1mo ago Closed

$86k - $126k/yr Full time Av Connectivity AV Equipment Avl Ip Infrastructure

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 2, 2026).

Job Description

Eaton seeks a Product Manager for AV Solutions to lead the AV connectivity hardware portfolio, define product strategy and lifecycle, and partner across teams in a hybrid role based in Woodridge, IL or Raleigh, NC, with a salary range of USD 86,000 - 126,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end lifecycle of assigned AV connectivity product lines from concept through launch, sustainment, and end of life.
Define segmentation between architecture SKUs (design in, high confidence) and commodity SKUs (coverage, attach).
Develop value propositions by verticals: Corporate, Education, Healthcare, and Industrial.
Build roadmaps aligned with market transitions.
Analyze competitors such as Extron, Kramer, Legrand, Belden, Startech, and Atlona to identify displacement opportunities.
Monitor standards and technologies including HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C/USB4, HDBaseT, fiber, SDVoE, Dante AV, and IPMX where applicable.
Translate market trends into actionable product requirements.
Define bounded behavior under load, including operating limits, failure modes, and degradation behavior.
Collaborate with manufacturing and QA to create interoperability matrices for hosts, docks, displays, chipsets, and network conditions.
Ensure products perform predictably in mixed‑vendor environments and real‑world scenarios.
Develop sales tools such as battlecards, positioning briefs, presentations, and objection-handling resources.
Train sales and channel partners on when to sell architecture SKUs versus commodity SKUs.
Support key customer and integrator engagements as the product authority.
Serve as the primary liaison among Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Support.
Prioritize requirements based on customer impact and manage tradeoffs with transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three years of experience in Product Management or related field.
Experience in Pro AV, AV connectivity, networking hardware, or adjacent infrastructure markets.

Technologies

HDMI
DisplayPort
USB-C/USB4
HDBaseT
Fiber
SDVoE
Dante AV
IPMX
SAP
Enovia
CRM
Office 365 Suite

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid and unpaid time away from work

We will not consider candidates who

No relocation assistance; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Woodridge, IL or Raleigh, NC. Active Duty Military Service Members are exempt from geographic requirements.
The company will not sponsor immigration or provide related CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 portability, or related support.

Keys to role success

Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to drive process improvements and execute product initiatives
Data-driven with strong business acumen and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel up to 25 percent

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