Product Manager, Water Cooled Chiller

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc is seeking a Product Manager for Water Cooled Chillers in the Data Centers segment to drive lifecycle management, strategy, and growth across the Americas commercial HVAC business. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to hit revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction goals.

The role requires 5+ years in related roles, HVAC experience, and a proven ability to translate market needs into actionable product plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, sales, or related commercial/technical roles.
• HVAC industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in mission critical, data center, or technical equipment markets preferred.
• Strong business acumen, financial literacy, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across a matrixed organization and drive results through collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Help manage assigned Water Cooled Chillers product lines throughout the product lifecycle, including roadmap execution, portfolio optimization, and commercialization activities.
• Partner with the Senior Product Manager to develop product strategies, growth initiatives, and market expansion opportunities aligned with the broader Data Center business strategy.
• Gather and prioritize customer, market, and competitive insights to identify portfolio gaps, product enhancements, and new growth opportunities.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support successful product development, launch execution, and ongoing operational performance.
• Drive profitable growth by balancing customer requirements, technical capability, manufacturing readiness, and financial performance.
• Support pricing strategy development, margin optimization, and competitive positioning for assigned products.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to develop value propositions, commercial tools, and go-to-market strategies that accelerate growth.
• Participate in product line review processes to assess portfolio health, lifecycle positioning, and strategic priorities.
• Monitor business performance including revenue, margin, bookings, pipeline trends, and operational execution metrics; develop recommendations for corrective actions when needed.
• Serve as a key voice of the customer, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, sales teams, consulting engineers, channel partners, and strategic customers.
• Support strategic growth initiatives including capacity expansion, product line extensions, process improvements, and business case development.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial literacy

Data-driven decisions

Strong communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What's in it for you:

The Product Manager, Water Cooled Chillers - Data Centers will help support the growth and execution of Trane’s Water Cooled Chiller product portfolio within the Americas Commercial HVAC business. This role is responsible for managing assigned product lines throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing customer and market requirements, supporting product strategy development, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver profitable growth. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, customer intimacy, and execution discipline with the ability to translate market needs into actionable product plans. This role will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure delivery against revenue, margin, market share, and customer satisfaction objectives. This position reports directly to the Senior Product Manager, Water Cooled Chillers – Data Centers.

What you will do:

• Help manage assigned Water Cooled Chillers product lines throughout the product lifecycle, including roadmap execution, portfolio optimization, and commercialization activities.
• Partner with the Senior Product Manager to develop product strategies, growth initiatives, and market expansion opportunities aligned with the broader Data Center business strategy.
• Gather and prioritize customer, market, and competitive insights to identify portfolio gaps, product enhancements, and new growth opportunities.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support successful product development, launch execution, and ongoing operational performance.
• Drive profitable growth by balancing customer requirements, technical capability, manufacturing readiness, and financial performance.
• Support pricing strategy development, margin optimization, and competitive positioning for assigned products.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to develop value propositions, commercial tools, and go-to-market strategies that accelerate growth.
• Participate in product line review processes to assess portfolio health, lifecycle positioning, and strategic priorities.
• Monitor business performance including revenue, margin, bookings, pipeline trends, and operational execution metrics; develop recommendations for corrective actions when needed.
• Serve as a key voice of the customer, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, sales teams, consulting engineers, channel partners, and strategic customers.
• Support strategic growth initiatives including capacity expansion, product line extensions, process improvements, and business case development.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, sales, or related commercial/technical roles.
• HVAC industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in mission critical, data center, or technical equipment markets preferred.
• Strong business acumen, financial literacy, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across a matrixed organization and drive results through collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field required.
• Ability to support occasional travel.
• Leadership Competencies and Personal Characteristics Growth mindset with strong bias toward action Customer-first orientation with strong commercial awareness Data-driven decision maker with sound business judgment Effective cross-functional collaborator who builds trust and alignment Comfortable operating in ambiguity and scaling environments Continuous improvement mindset with passion for execution excellence.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $117,673.33 - $164,675.00 Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: Yes Sales Commission Eligible: No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role: No The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

At Trane Technologies, we’re climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well-being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share.

Learn more about what we do & how we do it. Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it’s the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what’s possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world. With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life’s demands, and more – you’ll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us.

At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all.

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