Valve & Actuator Product Leader – HVAC & Building Automation

PTS Advance; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Product Manager specializing in valves to own the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of the valve and actuator product portfolio within the Buildings business. This role blends HVAC/building automation knowledge with business acumen to turn customer insights into commercially viable products, while leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

The role focuses on HVAC, hydronic systems, building automation, data centers, and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management or similar technical roles.
• Strong understanding of valve and actuator technologies.
• Experience with HVAC, hydronic systems, and building automation.
• Ability to translate customer and market feedback into clear product requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in new product development.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall product strategy for valve and actuator products, balancing customer needs, growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.
• Identify target markets, customer segments, applications, and opportunities for growth.
• Talk with customers and internal teams to understand needs, challenges, and emerging market trends.
• Research competitors and translate market feedback into product requirements and development priorities.
• Build and manage the product roadmap, balancing immediate business needs with longer-term opportunities.
• Lead new product introductions from business case through launch and post-launch performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on product requirements, design, testing, and improvements.
• Evaluate product gaps, pricing, portfolio performance, and competitive positioning.
• Serve as the go-to technical resource for valve and actuator products for Sales and Applications.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile development

Technical valve knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Job description

PTS Advance is seeking a Product Manager specializing in valves to own the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of the valve and actuator product portfolio within the Buildings business. This role blends HVAC/building automation knowledge with business acumen to turn customer insights into commercially viable products, while leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

The role focuses on HVAC, hydronic systems, building automation, data centers, and other