Principal Product Manager at Tract Capital Management, LP – Seattle, Washington

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts dedicated to accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned data center parks with access to pre-positioned power and fiber in key markets. Our approach is collaborative with cities and counties to ensure development is targeted for optimal locations to maximize revenue and economic development benefits for the community, while being good stewards of the land and minimizing the impact on neighbors. Tract is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with real estate holdings throughout the United States.

Position Overview:

The Principal Product Manager for data center infrastructure products partners closely with the Product Engineering team to define the infrastructure strategy, then owns the development of products and processes to achieve this strategy. The Principal Product Manager owns the execution of the new product development process, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently and effectively by external providers to the design intent. They collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to formalize the required support mechanisms enabling solutions to be deployed and scaled. The Principal Product Manager partners with engineering teams to ensure the product solutions achieve the design intent while evaluating tradeoffs to achieve cost targets and timelines. Additionally, they coordinate closely with customer-facing associates to ensure customer requirements are being incorporated into products and delivery schedules.

The Principal Product Manager will advise on product roadmaps and market requirements and will be focused on transitioning engineered products and prototypes to volume production. Collaboration with product engineers, project engineers, project managers, procurement professionals, compliance agents, commissioning agents, and manufacturers are all required for successful production management and coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Requirements

Partner with Product Engineering teams to define requirements, develop product strategies, and own product roadmaps

Supplier Management

Manage relationships with manufacturers, ensuring they understand the product requirements, expectations and timelines, as well as effectively communicate and action manufacturers’ requirements to internal resources

Project Management

Oversee the product development process, including timelines, budgets, and resources

Technical knowledge

Familiarity with mechanical, electrical and structural products within a data center or mission critical facilityPossess expertise in manufacturing processes and quality control systemsWork history with manufacturing test and script development, as well as project lifecycle and commissioning management

Collaboration

Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., engineering, project management, construction, commissioning, procurement, and financing) and external suppliers to ensure smooth product development and delivery

Code / Compliance

Liaise with external legal and compliance teams to interpret and implement regulatory requirements at a site levelWork with partners to ensure packaging, labeling, and documentation meet regulatory and market requirements

Contract Management Engagement / Oversight

Lead and manage early product design stages, defining the end-to-end transition of products from engineering prototypes to scaled productionDefine and manage product actions to deliver quality, cost, and timeline targetsTeam up with partners to define and implement manufacturing strategies that align with product requirements and mutual business goals

Planning

Open partnership in driving and managing supply chain alternatives for production materials, components, and finished goodsCollaborate with external partners for production planning that aligns with demand forecasts, quality standards, delivery timelines, and inventory targetsAlign production and delivery timelines with go-to-market strategies and commercial launch plans to ensure seamless product deployment

Quality / Test

Work in partnership to develop and provide clear Quality Testing Criteria for factory and on-site equipment and product testing within systemsCo-development of testing requirements and mechanisms with external partners for functional compliance to drive seamless executionDrive root cause analysis and corrective actions for test failures during New Product Introduction (NPI) stage

Communication

Support partners in new product introductions by aligning product capabilities with design requirementsAct as the central point of contact to facilitate clear communication between engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams to identify and mitigate risks across the product lifecycleTranslate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiencesDelivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teamsInterfacing with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders

Documentation

Collaborate to define Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for material handling, product production, shipping, and deployment

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, structural engineering or a related field10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years focused on data center design and/or operations10+ years of driving product roadmaps and requirements documents to exceed strategic goalsProven history of delivering products for large-scale data center projects, including experience with HVAC, cooling, electrical or structural systemsFamiliarity with design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CFD, etc.)Expertise in sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-saving measures related to data center mechanical systemsCommunication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiencesStakeholder Management: Strong ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations teamsAnalytical Skills: Demonstrated success in analyzing program data, defining KPIs, and reporting on success metrics

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge and experience driving product development for new and emerging technologies in data centers such as liquid cooling or DC electrical architectureExperience working in global data center projects, navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditionsHyperscaler: Familiarity with cloud providers’ data center requirements (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Meta)Global Experience: Experience leading product launches in global markets, including knowledge of international land, energy, and/or data center regulations and complianceTechnical Background: A strong technical understanding of cloud services and infrastructure products and systemsVendor Management: Experience managing third-party vendors or contractors in the data center product, construction, and/or engineering launch lifecycle

Key Competencies:

Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliersEffective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teamsEmotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiationsStrategic Thinking: Ability to think big picture while also managing granular detailsAdaptability: Proven track record of managing change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environmentLeadership: Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendorsExperience with complex, multi-site projects: Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and deliver exceptional resultsExcellent communication and presentation skills: Capable of interfacing with senior leadership and diverse stakeholdersCreative problem-solver: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance effectivelyTeam Building: Ability to lead and develop a diverse, cross-functional team in high-pressure environments

Working Conditions:

This role requires occasional travel to data center sites and vendor/partner across multiple regions (up to 40% travel)Ability to work in both office environments manufacturing facilities, and active construction sites, adhering to all safety protocols

Location:Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Alexandria, VA; Austin, TX. Will also consider well qualified remote candidates.

Expected Salary Range: $300,000 - $375,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Tract Employment:

Tract employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tract.com.