Product Manager - Thermal Management Systems

Daikin-Applied; Staunton (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Visa sponsorship not available

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Product Manager to own the strategy, development, and commercial growth of the thermal management portfolio. The role leads the product lifecycle from concept to launch, aligning market needs with technical execution and business goals.

You will work with engineering, sales, operations, and customers to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient cooling solutions for commercial, industrial, or mission-critical environments such as data centers and smart buildings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product management, application engineering, or product marketing in HVAC/building automation.
• Strong HVAC knowledge, thermodynamics, or cooling infrastructure.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication across engineering and commercial teams.
• Direct experience with data center thermal architecture or liquid cooling technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-year product roadmap and strategic vision for thermal management portfolio, liquid cooling, and heat-rejection equipment.
• Conduct VoC research and competitive analysis to identify trends and unmet customer requirements.
• Translate market demands into detailed product specifications and guide development with R&D and engineering.
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance to optimize margins and supply resilience.
• Create positioning, pricing, literature, and sales training to support global channels and regional execution.
• Monitor adoption, field performance, and profitability; manage lifecycle updates or phase-outs.

Skills

Product management experience

HVAC systems knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Data center thermal architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company!Daikin Applied is seeking a Product Manager . The Product Manager will lead the strategy, development, and commercial growth of DAA’s thermal management product portfolio. In this role, you will own the product lifecycle from concept to launch—aligning market needs, technical execution, and business goals. You will work closely with engineering, sales, operations, and key customers to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient cooling solutions for commercial, industrial, or mission-critical environments (such as data centers and smart buildings). Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!Location : Staunton, VA - Hybrid or Remote in the USYour Responsibilities:Product Strategy & Roadmap: Own the multi-year product roadmap and strategic vision for our thermal management portfolio, liquid cooling systems, and related heat-rejection equipment.Market & Customer Insights: Conduct voice-of-customer (VoC) research and competitive analysis to identify emerging market trends, regulatory shifts, and unmet customer requirements.New Product Development (NPD): Translate market demands into detailed product specifications. Partner with R&D and engineering to guide product development, managing cost, manufacturability, performance targets, and launch timelines.Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to optimize product margins, oversee value-engineering (Cost-Out) projects, and ensure supply chain resilience.Commercialization & Go-to-Market: Create high-impact product positioning, pricing strategies, technical literature, and sales-enablement training to support global sales channels and regional execution.Lifecycle Management: Monitor ongoing product adoption, field performance, and profitability, executing lifecycle updates, enhancements, or phase-outs as necessary.Your Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline3+ years of related experience in product management, application engineering, or product marketing within the HVAC, building automation, or industrial thermal management sectorStrong working knowledge of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, chillers, or cooling infrastructureExcellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influence abilities across engineering and commercial teamsDirect experience with data center thermal architecture or liquid cooling technologies (CDUs, direct-to-chip cooling) and Dry Coolers (preferred)Your Benefits:Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and company-paid holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local lawTuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceWork visa sponsorship is not available for this position.The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,400 - $136,800 + 10% bonus in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.#LI-NA1Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!