Submer · 18 hours ago
Product Line Manager – MEP / Modular Power POD Product Line
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expSubmer is a company focused on creating liquid-cooled datacenters that scale smarter and run cleaner. They are seeking a Product Line Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of new Modular Power POD products, ensuring they meet quality, performance, and compliance standards while managing project budgets and timelines.
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Responsibilities
Project planning & implementation
Take ownership of the approved master plan for Modular Power POD products and variants
Translate product intent into executable delivery plans across engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls), industrialization, quality and supply chain
Establish and run appropriate governance, reviews and escalation paths for the product line
Execution & Risk Management
Drive day-to-day execution to ensure key milestones are met from design freeze through certification, industrialization and launch
Track progress against scope, schedule and budget; manage critical paths and dependencies. (e.g. transformer supply, RMU/UPS integration, HVAC/chiller integration)
Identify delivery risks early and coordinate mitigations across teams and suppliers
Escalate major deviations and trade‑off decisions with clear impact analysis and mitigation options
Scope, features & quality
Ensure agreed product scope, features and performance targets are delivered as defined by Product
Manage change requests: evaluate impact on timing, cost and risk; make recommendations; document and communicate informed decisions
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Compliance and Sustainability teams to ensure prototypes and final PODs meet performance, safety, environmental and code requirements
Budget & NRE control
Own the project budget and NRE envelope for Power POD development
Monitor engineering effort, external design services, lab/testing, FAT/SAT costs, tooling and certification; report actuals vs budget regularly and propose corrective actions where needed
Cross‑functional coordination
Coordinate Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification and Service teams
Ensure clear interfaces between the Power POD and other product lines (immersion tanks, DLC, racks)
Reporting & communication
Provide clear, concise project status reports to leadership on milestones, risks/issues, budget status, upcoming decisions
Prepare and lead product line delivery reviews and decision forums
Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders on project status and constraints
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services/MEP Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar
7+ years in project or program management for complex MEP, datacenter, or industrial power/cooling hardware development projects
Proven track record delivering multi‑disciplinary engineering projects (mechanical + electrical + controls) on time and on budget
Experience working with industrialization/manufacturing and supply chain on prefabricated or containerized solutions (plants, power modules, cooling containers, micro‑DCs)
Strong project management, delivery and planning skills, with solid understanding of cost, risk and dependencies
Sufficient MEP technical literacy to challenge and align engineering teams and engage credibly with stakeholders
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting
Comfortable with the project tools and methods used by the company (e.g. Jira, MS Project, Confluence, PLM tools)
Strong ownership mindset for the Modular Power POD product line
Calm and reliable under pressure in complex, fast-moving environments
Pragmatic, solutions-oriented and action-biased
Comfortable working with distributed, international teams and partners
Benefits
Medical Insurance Plan.
401k Employee volunteer contribution Plan.
Company
Submer
Submer enables next-generation cooling and automation for data and energy-
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$127.11MKey Investors
SantanderM&G InvestmentsPlanet First Partners
2024-12-20Debt Financing· $20.86M
2024-10-03Series C· $55.18M
2022-01-25Series B· $33.91M
Leadership Team
Daniel Pope
Founder
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