Director, Product Management - Commercial - REQ # 1180

Director, Product Management - Commercial HVAC - REQ # 1180

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is looking for a Director Product Management, Commercial in Suwanee, GA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director Product Management, Commercial will support the development of HVAC products and solutions for the commercial market segment. The position will develop and execute market segment product development strategies, product introduction and life cycle management plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Function as a commercial product expert for the City Multi product segment as well as adjacent related products.
• Make recommendations to upper management regarding the commercial HVAC product roadmap.
• Work with the Commercial Product Champions to gather market information regarding customer needs.
• Develop competitive commercial cooling/heating, controls & ventilation product comparisons to support product and corporate strategy.
• Coordinate with the sales organization and engineering support team to identify product portfolio gaps, needs and enhancements.
• Analyze sales forecasts based on historical data, market conditions, trend analysis and sales projections.
• Work cross functionally to analyze market data and demand behavior to determine new product pricing strategies.
• Develop product specifications by outlining product requirements, business case justification, product definition and revenue targets.
• Provide guidance to the Marketing department for the creation of marketing & sales support materials, marketing promotions and campaigns, etc. that will facilitate the product launch and demand.
• Act as factory liaison for product specification, introduction and life cycle management activities.
• Support testing and market compliance of product introductions.
• Manage projects within project timelines and within budgets allocations.
• Ensure alignment of internal/external resources to achieve product goals.
• Provide support in tracking and generating reports as assigned to company leadership on a regular basis.
• Track record of P&L ownership and driving operational cost improvements.
• Responsible for value stream charter, SIPOC, and other continuous improvement tools related to Product Management.
• Managing the value stream transformation plan, determining project prioritization, and driving key initiatives forward through kaizen, A3, JDI, or other projects. Ensuring project items are completed on time.
• Responsible for value stream KPIs and countermeasures. Creating and delivering monthly value stream updates during leadership’s strategy deployment meeting.
• Ensuring representation and participation in the value stream from key functional areas. Organizing and running biweekly value stream status meetings. Creating and promoting a collaborative environment for team members.
• Maintain and need and organized work environment.
• Manage, mentor and develop the product management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Willing to travel domestically (and possibly internationally) up to 25% to attend various Company meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other job functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of product marketing or product management experience at a similar industry preferred.
• Commercial HVAC industry experience preferred.
• Experience developing marketing materials related to new product introduction preferred.
• Ability to create and deliver product presentations to leadership.
• Previous experience working in a cross functional development environment.
• Motivated self-starter comfortable with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Customer Focus mindset to support internal and external customers.
• Ability to take initiative, ask clarifying questions when needed and carry out responsibilities of position independently.
• Prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Strong organization skills an attention to detail.
• Team player demonstrating METUS core values including a desire to win together, deliver excellence, drive sustainability, focus on execution and learn continuously.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $149,600 and $205,700 per year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including target bonus plans and discretionary awards. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation per year, 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, depending on hire date. Employees may also take up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid [parental/disability/emergency/etc.] leave, if eligible.

ABOUT MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TRANE HVAC US

Formed in 2018, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) is a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. A 50 percent – 50 percent joint venture between Ingersoll Rand plc and Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., the company provides innovative products, systems and solutions capable of cooling and heating any application from a home to a large commercial building. METUS is a leading marketer of Zoned Comfort Solutions and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning and heating technology. Systems sold by the joint venture include a wide variety of technologically advanced products designed to deliver superior efficiency, comfort and control.

The family of brands supported by METUS includes: Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Mitsubishi Electric. More information is available at . We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(K).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona fide occupational qualification). The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Company, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.

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