Chiller Product Manager

LG Electronics North America; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Short-term incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics North America in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Product Manager, Chillers to own the product lifecycle from definition to end of life, coordinate with engineering and marketing, and set pricing and promotions.

You will analyze market needs, conduct competitive research, and drive time-to-market with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree is required, Mechanical Engineering preferred, and 2+ years in high-tech product management; bilingual Korean/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years experience in high-tech, competitive intelligence, product management, strategic marketing, or strategy/management consulting is required.
• Must be highly detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office especially Excel for pricing and promotions strategies.
• Bilingual (Korean/English) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive product lifecycle from definition through end of life.
• Coordinate with engineering, marketing, and external partners to gain buy-in for the product vision.
• Establish pricing and positioning strategies with support from leadership.
• Translate product strategies into detailed requirements and prototypes.
• Prioritize activities based on business impact and customer needs.
• Work with engineering to deliver rapid time-to-market.
• Manage cross-functional launches and track progress to market.

Skills

Product management

Strategic marketing

Competitive intelligence

Pricing strategy

Project management

Bilingual (Korean/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Product Manager, Chillers

Location will be in Alpharetta, GA (Bilingual in Korean/English is preferred)

The Product Manager, Chillers will be responsible for managing activities from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. In this role, you will serve as the central resource for organizing product details, including item setup, marketing feature details, product testing, competitive comparisons, pricing, and promotion planning. Your involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades and maintenance of the product or product line. You will also develop business plans and product positioning in the marketplace as well as oversee market research, monitor competitive activity and identify customer needs. Lastly, this individual will establish pricing and promotion strategies with support from product leadership.

In this role you will also

• Gain deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
• Coordinate with other departments to create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Establish product pricing and positioning strategies with support from product leadership
• Translate product strategies into detail requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market
• Manage end-to-end new product process inputs and tracking to drive product launches, including working with marketing/public relations, executives and other product management team members
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
• Detailed calibration and performance testing of new LG models and competitive models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years experience in high-tech, competitive intelligence, product management, strategic marketing, or strategy/management consulting is required.
• Working knowledge of business planning & analysis concepts (Business Indexes: COI, WOS, Sales Deduction and so on) is a plus
• Must be highly detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities
• Proficient in MS Office especially Excel for financially modeling pricing and promotions strategies
• Bilingual (Korean/English) is preferred

Recruiting Range

$75,000—$85,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

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