Product Strategy Manager

Johnson Controls; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a candidate for market analysis and product management support. The role involves conducting competitive intelligence, market sizing, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, preferably an MBA, and strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and possesses strong problem-solving abilities. This position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.
• Experience in management consulting.
• Strong financial concepts understanding.
• Track record in research and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with multitasking abilities.
• Interest in building solutions and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide market analysis for chillers and refrigeration products.
• Develop relationships with sales partners and customers.
• Lead competitive intelligence in HVACR markets.
• Conduct market sizing and trend analysis.
• Support product lifecycle planning and market strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or marketing

MBA (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls is developing the next generation of smart and connected by making buildings more intelligent. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and ultimately, more sustainable.

What you will do

You will be responsible for providing key insights and market analysis across a diverse portfolio of chillers and Industrial Refrigeration products. The core objective of the role is to support the global product management team with competitive analysis for specific portfolio and product lines, market sizing, market back analysis, and strategic positioning to inform portfolio decisions and long-term growth initiatives. You will work closely with the product management team, engineering, sales and all stakeholders engaged in the product development process

How you will do it

• Develop key relationships with regional business and sales channel partners and customers, gather VOC and requirements that meet customer need
• Lead competitive intelligence efforts across selected chillers and IR categories, focusing on key players, technologies, and market trends
• Conduct market sizing, segmentation, and trend analysis across global regions and product categories
• Develop and maintain strategic frameworks for product positioning, differentiation, and portfolio prioritization.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to align product strategies with business objectives
• Support go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and product lifecycle planning.
• Monitor regulatory, technological, and sustainability trends impacting HVACR markets.
• Support evaluation of emerging technologies and competitive threats to inform innovation and investment decisions.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track market performance and competitive positioning.
• Support comprehensive analysis on product performance, cost, pricing and features

What we look for

The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, possess business acumen, analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, able to engage with key stakeholders, gather and process large sets of information and data, and derive key takeaway and tangible recommendations.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, business, or marketing (MBA preferred)
• Background in management consulting.
• Understanding of financial concepts
• Proven track record in research capabilities, data analysis, drawing and synthesizing insights, problem-solving skills, and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills (verbal, written, and listening) for a variety of audiences, with the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders and senior leadership team
• Excellent presentation and PowerPoint and MS Excel skills
• Highly organized and able to multitask, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge and interest in the building solutions space, technology, and innovation
• High-energy, passionate, with a proven track record of delivering results and high resilience in a challenging environment
• Willing to challenge others and be challenged

Preferred

Experience in HVAC / chiller product development, engineering or product management.

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