Custom Air Handling Unit (AHU) Product Manager

jci; York (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Benefits package including 401K

On-the-job training

Collaborative team environment

Safety emphasis

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Product Manager for Air Handling Systems in the United States. You will lead the product line strategy, drive market development, and partner with sales and engineering to deliver value across critical customer initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 4+ years of experience, HVAC knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 20%. A strong track record in pricing, profitability, and cross-functional leadership is essential, with a competitive salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 4+ years in product or program management in HVAC.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment and systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead product management for the Air Handling Systems.
• Drive revenue, profitability, and key metrics.
• Develop market requirements with customers and sales teams.
• Coordinate product launches and training.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing.
• Create strategic roadmaps and competitive analyses.

Skills

Product management

Executive presentations

Leadership

Financial analysis

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.

• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for this position. Employment sponsorship is not available for this role.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

This position is responsible for Product Management of the Air Handling Systems. Provides leadership in product management and programs to support market development. This position assists in leading the Custom Air Handling Product Line activities in alignment with strategies while creating value with our product offerings.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

People Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing, engaged team.

• Set clear goals, provide coaching, and drive accountability.

• Foster collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Product Management

• Own product line performance, including revenue, profitability, and key business metrics.

• Analyze market trends, forecasts, market share, and competitor activity.

• Drive cost reduction and profit improvement initiatives.

• Maintain business plans and competitive analyses.

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Partner with customers and sales teams to define market and product requirements.

• Develop sales tools, training materials, and customer collateral.

• Support customer meetings, jobsite visits, and key account opportunities.

• Coordinate product training with regional and national teams.

Marketing & Product Launches

• Support product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.

• Maintain marketing and sales enablement tools.

• Support product launches, transitions, and promotional activities.

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Manage the product roadmap and lifecycle strategy.

• Identify market gaps, growth opportunities, and competitive actions.

• Drive product enhancements, extensions, and value-engineering initiatives.

• Recommend product introductions, upgrades, and phase-out plans.

Pricing & Profitability

• Support pricing strategy and cost management initiatives.

• Monitor margins, cost trends, and profitability drivers.

• Ensure pricing tools and sales systems remain accurate.

Business Planning & Competitive Analysis

• Gather customer, market, and competitive intelligence.

• Develop business cases and requirements for new products and enhancements.

• Lead or support cross-functional product development projects.

Technical & Field Support

• Provide product expertise for customer opportunities, technical issues, and special quotes.

• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve challenges.

• Support prioritization of high-impact business opportunities.

Special Projects

• Lead or support strategic initiatives that drive product line growth and business performance.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• 4+ years of relevant experience

• At least 2 years of strong familiarity with HVAC equipment and systems in product or program management, marketing, applications, or sales

• Must be technically savvy, possessing strong knowledge of field sales and business practices relating to the identified products.

• Presenting to executive level leadership

• Experience with financial statements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail

• Ability to travel is required 20%

Preferred:

• MBA

• Ability to envision and introduce creative tools for fast and effective interaction with the field combining high technical complexity and commercial interests in a seamless and user-friendly manner would be a significant plus.

SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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