EnerSys’ Approach to Product Management: Turning Vision Into Value

Data Driven Leadership

Being skilled in tech and data enables you to create value in any field.

In this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, host Jess Carter sits down with Kerry Phillips, vice president of global product management for the motive power division at EnerSys.

Kerry shares his journey of switching industries, from consulting to leading product management in the battery industry. He explains how his expertise in tech and data helped him build confidence and deliver results in a new role. Kerry also gives a glimpse into the development of EnerSys’ latest data-driven application that aims to democratize their sales process and simplify product selection.

Listen in to find out how his team overcame obstacles such as messy data and scope creep to demonstrate real value.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to transition into a new industry with confidence
• Why descoping can be a crucial part of achieving project success
• Steps to break down complex projects into manageable pieces

Things to listen for:

• (00:00) Introduction to the episode with Kerry Phillips
• (04:32) The need for a product manager at EnerSys
• (11:46) Building a demonstration tool
• (14:04) Transferable skills from Kerry’s consulting background
• (17:14) Technology solutions to democratize the sales process
• (21:44) Challenges with data governance
• (23:46) How to manage scope creep and deliver iterative value
• (25:38) Preparing for a global product launch at EnerSys