Product Manager - Thermal Management Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical insurance plan + eye/

401K retirement plan with employer-m**

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick time in accordance with law

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Product Manager to lead strategy, development, and commercial growth of the thermal management portfolio. You will own the lifecycle from concept to launch, aligning market needs, technical execution, and business goals with engineering, sales and customers.

Location: Staunton, VA – Hybrid or Remote in the US. The role requires 3+ years in product management within HVAC or industrial thermal management and strong cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field required.
• 3+ years in product management, application engineering, or product marketing in HVAC/building automation.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, thermodynamics and cooling infrastructure.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence.
• Direct experience with data center thermal architecture or liquid cooling tech (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own product strategy and multi-year roadmap for thermal management portfolio.
• Conduct VoC research and competitive analyses to identify market trends.
• Translate demands into detailed product specifications with R&D/engineering.
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance on margins and cost-out projects.
• Create go-to-market strategies, pricing, and sales enablement materials.
• Monitor adoption, performance and profitability; manage lifecycle updates.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

HVAC systems knowledge

Data center thermal architecture

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline

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 US

Your 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 discipline
• 3+ years of related experience in product management, application engineering, or product marketing within the HVAC, building automation, or industrial thermal management sector
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, chillers, or cooling infrastructure
• Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influence abilities across engineering and commercial teams
• Direct 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 insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work 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.

Employment 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!