Product Manager (VA3) (Finance)

About Coresite

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we're not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure-we're creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

Product Manager Role-

As a member of the company's Business Operations team, the Product Manager will be responsible for a variety of analytical and reporting functions that contribute to maximizing the competitiveness and financial performance of the company's product portfolio. This role will focus on space infrastructure and power product management, commercial negotiations, product development, customer segmentation and targeting, product financial and operational performance, long-range planning, and competitor benchmarking. The Product Manager will contribute to roadmap planning, support go-to-market initiatives, analyze product performance, and work across departments to translate strategic objectives into actionable deliverables. 

Duties

• Support the VP of Product Strategy in the development and ongoing refinement of the product roadmap, including prioritization of initiatives based on market trends, financial impact, and technical feasibility.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking and market research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices relevant to space infrastructure and power products.

• Analyze, research, and present insights on data center product management topics, including infrastructure advancements, power technology trends, market dynamics, and market competition to drive strategic decision-making

• Evaluate market needs and customer requirements aligning them with technical capabilities to develop and deliver competitive commercial and technical solutions to market

• Manage and support data center vendor relationships by reviewing and analyzing product specifications, purchase agreements, procurement contracts, and rate schedules

• Conduct product positioning research to support segmentation, targeting, and the development of compelling value propositions

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on revenue, expenses, and profitability, segmented by product, market and customer group

• Create budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support financial planning, customer billing, and revenue forecasting

• Collaborate with Sales and General Managers to support and negotiate deal terms to ensure sales contract profitability

• Develop reports to highlight operational performance metrics specific to data centers

• Present product and financial analysis, business reports, and recommendations to senior management

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to bridge the technical and commercial teams, providing support for sales, procurement, IT, engineering, and operational needs as they arise

• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and Core Values

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that consists of at least two onsite days per week

• Flexibility to travel up to 10%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL report creation, and analysis

• Background knowledge in finance, strategy, product management, and product development

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders

• Ability to balance technical feasibility with financial viability, blending innovative problem-solving with practical, financially sound decision-making to drive strategic outcomes

• Effective at working cross-functionally and collaboratively across departments in a team-oriented environment

• Strong work ethic with accountability to deadlines and high standards for deliverables

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role, demonstrating expertise in related functions

• Preferred experience in data center, telecommunications, or other technology sectors

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job's duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave and disability leave
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass

Additional Perks

• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
• Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
• Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
• Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
• Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
• Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
• Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy
• Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
• Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
• Discounts: Discounts, cash back offers and perks on thousands of brands
• LinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn's online library of courses and videos

General Statements -

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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