[Remote] Director, Product Management - Chillers - REMOTE

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. and is seeking a Director of Product Management for their Chillers product portfolio. This role involves leading product management priorities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving product strategy based on market insights and customer needs.ResponsibilitiesManage execution of the Chiller product portfolio strategy in alignment with direction set by the Senior Director and broader business growth objectivesSupport development of strategic priorities and product recommendations by applying HVAC and Chiller market knowledge, competitive insights, and customer feedbackManage inputs, updates, and execution plans for the Chiller product roadmap and technical specification priorities in close collaboration with EngineeringLead assigned product lifecycle management activities for Chiller products, including roadmap execution, launch readiness, post-commercialization tracking, product transitions, and continuous improvement actions, in alignment with approved product strategyManage cross-functional New Product Introduction activities for assigned Chiller programs, coordinating Engineering, Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations stakeholders from concept through production readinessPartner with Commercial teams to translate market insights into actionable product plans and coordinate development of product collateral, including spec sheets, installation and service manuals, launch materials, and selling toolsSupport pricing analysis, sales application tools, and product competitiveness reviews by providing market, customer, and product performance inputsCoordinate lifecycle management activities related to product availability, inventory optimization, phase-in/phase-out planning, and smooth product transitionsSupport product positioning and commercialization plans by analyzing competitive market data, customer needs, channel dynamics, and feedback from Sales and Technical teamsCollaborate with Sales and Technical teams to develop and deliver training for distributors and contractors on installation, application, troubleshooting, and serviceSupport distribution strategy execution in partnership with Sales and represent the Chiller product line in customer, channel, and internal meetingsRepresent the Chiller portfolio at national and regional trade shows, including AHR, IBS, HARDI, and ACCA, to support customer engagement, market feedback gathering, and brand awarenessProvide field support to address customer needs, gather product insights, identify recurring issues, and recommend improvement actionsCoordinate daily business operations across functions, including logistics follow-up, customer onboarding requirements, issue resolution, and monitoring of profitability and serviceability inputsSupport quality improvement initiatives and coordinate product change activity to improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfactionSkillsBachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a technical or business disciplineMinimum 10 years of progressive experience in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, or related business function(s)Practical, hands-on experience in the North American chiller industryDemonstrated success launching commercial or industrial HVAC/chiller products into marketExperience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex product development programsAbility to lead cross-functional product management activities for Chiller products by coordinating Engineering, Commercial, Sales, Technical, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations stakeholders to execute approved product plans, NPI activities, lifecycle priorities, and commercialization deliverablesAbility to manage and implement key Chiller product priorities that support broader business and functional goals, translating direction from the Senior Director into actionable product plans, roadmap execution activities, market actions, and cross-functional workstreamsAbility to develop and manage short- to mid-term execution plans for assigned Chiller product initiatives, including launch readiness, lifecycle transitions, product availability, training coordination, customer onboarding needs, and post-commercialization follow-upAbility to analyze difficult and often complex Chiller product, market, customer, channel, quality, application, and service-related issues; synthesize input from internal and external stakeholders; and recommend practical actions that improve product performance, competitiveness, reliability, and customer satisfactionAbility to influence decisions and alignment across functions by presenting product insights, competitive analysis, customer feedback, lifecycle risks, and recommended actions to functional leaders, cross-functional partners, sales teams, distributors, contractors, and other stakeholdersAbility to manage the execution of product lifecycle, NPI, commercialization, field support, and product change activities for Chiller products, ensuring workstreams remain aligned to approved strategy, performance standards, regulatory requirements, industry certifications, and business prioritiesAbility to apply Chiller product, HVAC system, application, installation, troubleshooting, service, and regulatory knowledge to support product planning, technical specification inputs, customer conversations, distributor and contractor training, and continuous improvement activitiesAbility to evaluate competitive market data, customer needs, channel dynamics, pricing inputs, product performance trends, and sales feedback to support product positioning, commercialization planning, sales enablement tools, and frontline selling effectivenessAbility to coordinate development and maintenance of product collateral, including specification sheets, installation and service manuals, launch materials, sales application tools, and distributor/contractor training content, ensuring information is accurate, practical, and aligned to product strategyAbility to communicate technical and commercial product information clearly to varied audiences, including Engineering, Commercial, Sales, Technical Service, Quality, distributors, contractors, customers, and trade-show participants, adapting the message to the audience and business needPrior P&L ownership and lifecycle leadership of a product or portfolioExperience in business planning and competitive market analysisBenefitsGE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals.When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.Up to 20% ongoing travel, both domestic and international.GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to [email protected] OverviewAt GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://geappliancesco.com/.