Product Line Leader, VRF and Ventilation

Lennox International; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

8 weeks paid birthing leave

2 weeks paid bonding leave

Life and long-term disability

Job summary

Lennox is seeking a Product Line Leader to drive the VRF and Ventilation portfolio within Lennox Commercial. You will own revenue, margin, and strategy, managing cross-functional teams to deliver roadmaps and growth initiatives.

You will collaborate with platform engineering, controls engineering, sales, and operations to execute product strategy and lifecycle management, including SKU rationalization and forecasting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product management or related leadership roles.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or B2B durable goods.
• HVAC/VRF/ventilation experience is a strong plus.
• Strong financial acumen and results ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue, margin, share, and mix for VRF and Ventilation lines.
• Lead end-market strategy and roadmap within the portfolio.
• Direct product marketing, positioning, and launches.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations on requirements.
• Forecasting, planning, and strategic initiative execution.
• Drive lifecycle management and SKU rationalization.

Skills

Product management

Commercial leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Roadmaps

NPI/NPD

Financial acumen

Strategic growth

Education

MBA preferred

Technical degree

Job description

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

We are seeking a Product Line Leader to lead the VRF and Ventilation product portfolio within our Lennox Commerical product management team. This role shapes the end-market strategy for the VRF and Ventilation product lines and is an empowered, accountable leader of financial performance, roadmap, lifecycle, and strategic growth.

The Product Line Leader acts as the business owner for the product line, driving revenue, margin, share, mix, roadmap execution, SKU rationalization, and the financial results of strategic growth initiatives. You will manage a Technical Product Manager and a Product Marketing Manager, working together to develop and execute product strategy with platform engineering, controls engineering, sales, operations, supply chain, finance, and technical support teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own product line revenue, margin, share, mix, and contribution performance for the VRF and Ventilation product lines for Lennox Commercial
• Lead product line strategy for assigned end markets
• Own the product line roadmap within broader portfolio direction
• Manage strategic growth initiatives tied to the product line
• Drive product lifecycle management, SKU rationalization, and portfolio vitality
• Direct Product Marketing on positioning, launch strategy, sales enablement, and commercialization
• Direct Technical Product Management and Engineering on product requirements, technical tradeoffs, and industrialization
• Provide product line inputs into forecasting, annual planning, and strategic planning
• Make tradeoff decisions across customer needs, margin, complexity, cost, quality, timing, and growth
• Lead cross-functional alignment across the product pod and key business partners

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in product management, product line management, commercial leadership, or a related business role
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, B2B durable goods, building products, or similar technical product environment.
• HVAC experience is a strong plus, especially VRF, Ductless, and Ventilation experience.
• Demonstrated results ownership and strong financial acumen
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through influence
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, product roadmaps, NPI/NPD, forecasting, and commercialization
• Ability to translate market needs and customer insights into product line priorities
• Strong communication, prioritization, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading strategic growth initiatives
• Experience with technical, engineered, or platform-based product portfolios
• Experience with SKU rationalization and portfolio simplification
• MBA or technical degree preferred

Success in this role looks like:

• Product line financial goals are achieved
• Strategic growth initiatives deliver measurable results
• Roadmap priorities are clear, funded, and delivered
• Product launches convert into revenue, adoption, and margin
• Product line complexity is actively managed
• Cross-functional teams are aligned around the same priorities
• The product line is positioned for both current-year performance and long-term growth

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $116,800 - $146,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role:

• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• life and long-term disability insurance

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to:

• 12 days paid time off
• 2 paid well-being days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays per year

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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