Director, Product Management - HVAC

Arbon Equipment Corporation; Wisconsin; Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rite-Hite seeks a Director of Product Management for HVAC Solutions to define and execute strategic direction, growth, and lifecycle management of the HVAC portfolio. Lead global portfolio end-to-end, from market insight to commercialization, collaborating with engineering, operations, sales, service, marketing and IT to deliver high-impact, energy-efficient solutions.

The role guides portfolio investments and aligns with Business Unit objectives and regional market needs, driving profitability

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive product management experience, including portfolio leadership.
• Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, building systems, or related technical products preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead market insight and strategy for HVAC environmental control solutions.
• Own HVAC portfolio strategy with value, financials, and feasibility.
• Develop a 3+ year product roadmap aligned to growth and innovation.
• Lead cross-functional prioritization across regions and platforms.
• Drive lifecycle decisions including enhancements and end-of-life planning.
• Partner with marketing, sales, and IT to execute the roadmap.

Connaissances

Voice of customer analysis

Market analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Formation

Bachelor's degree (engineering, business, or related)

MBA or advanced degree

Description du poste

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead. The Director of Product Management, HVAC Solutions is responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction, growth, and lifecycle management of Rite-Hite's HVAC product portfolio. This role leads the development and implementation of short- and long-term product strategies that drive profitable growth, innovation, and differentiated customer value. This leader owns the global HVAC product portfolio end-to‑end - from market insight and opportunity identification through product development, commercialization, and lifecycle optimization - ensuring alignment with Business Unit objectives, global product strategies, and regional market needs. The role partners cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, sales, service, marketing and IT to deliver high‑impact solutions that improve energy efficiency, environmental control, and overall customer experience in industrial and warehouse environments. This role is a key member of the Business Unit leadership team, influencing portfolio investment decisions and guiding global HVAC strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Insight & Strategy

• Lead voice‑of‑customer and market analysis to identify unmet needs, emerging trends, and growth opportunities within HVAC and environmental control solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, energy efficiency trends, and sustainability drivers impacting global HVAC markets.
• Define competitive positioning and differentiation strategies to expand market share.
• Translate insights into actionable product strategies, investment priorities, and business cases.
• Identify adjacent opportunities (e.g., smart building integration, IoT‑enabled HVAC, energy optimization solutions) and the appropriate strategy (build, acquire, partner).

Product & Portfolio Strategy

• Establish and communicate a clear product vision and multi‑year strategy aligned with Business Unit growth and innovation objectives.
• Own the HVAC portfolio strategy, balancing customer value, financial performance, and operational feasibility.
• Prioritize initiatives using data‑driven analysis and strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment across regions and platforms.

Portfolio Roadmap

• Develop and maintain a forward‑looking 3+ year product roadmap that enables the business strategy and delivers key financial objectives.
• Lead cross‑functional prioritization and trade‑off decisions across scope, cost, and timing.
• Define product requirements incorporating customer, sales, service, and market inputs.
• Build and manage business cases and financial models for new product investments and major continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with engineering, operations, sales, service, marketing and IT to ensure successful execution of the roadmap.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Lead new product development from concept through commercialization and post‑launch support and performance tracking to ensure ROI success.
• Own pricing strategy and margin targets in partnership with sales and finance.
• Drive lifecycle decisions including product enhancements, cost reduction, rationalization, and end‑of‑life planning.
• Monitor portfolio performance (revenue, margin, quality, adoption) and take corrective actions as needed to achieve business performance objectives.
• Identify and mitigate product and execution risks.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives to improve product cost, manufacturability, installation, serviceability, and customer experience.
• Simplify portfolio complexity to maximize profitability and operational efficiency while providing the required customer experience
• Align product strategy with manufacturing capabilities, supply chain, and service models.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, delivery, and cost.
• Leverage Stage Gate product launch methodology to deliver on time and on budget new product development launches.

Go‑to‑Market & Commercial Enablement

• Partner with marketing and sales to define value propositions, positioning, and launch strategies.
• Support development of sales tools, pricing guidance, and training programs.
• Enable distribution and sales teams to effectively position HVAC solutions in the market.
• Provide subject matter expertise for key customers and strategic opportunities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive product management experience, including portfolio leadership.
• Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, building systems, or related technical products strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing products