VRV - Product Manager

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead product marketing activities in Waller, Texas. This role involves developing product strategies, managing life cycles, and facilitating stakeholder communication. Candidates should have over 10 years of product management experience, a strong grasp of HVAC technology, and a Bachelor’s degree. The position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to translate complex ideas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product marketing activities.
• Manage product life cycles with established visions.
• Conduct market share analysis and identify business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership in stakeholder relationships

Effective communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Advanced knowledge of HVAC technology

Ability to apply business and financial methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Overview

The Product Manager develops, implements, and manages product marketing activities to provide optimum sales and profits to the assigned product line. Uses best practices in product discovery in which engineers and manufacturing can seamlessly develop products. The Product Manager determines short and long-term strategies and tactics for product marketing. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and concepts. Maintains an understanding of product features, benefits, pricing, positioning, design, and advertising.

Responsibilities

• Influences quality systems.
• Identify and prioritize business opportunities through Voice of Customer and market share analysis.
• Develop business cases for the development of new products, including recommending product positioning and pricing strategy to produce the lowest cost products, and attain the highest possible margins and long-term market share.
• Manage product life cycles by establishing short and long-range visions for products.
• Develop product specifications to meet the voice of customer needs for markets.
• Effectively communicate product development priorities and product/project progress.
• Evaluate and escalate risks in projects/products to supervisor and senior management when appropriate.
• Monitor competitive activities/products and provide continuous gap analysis in products/services.
• Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements for products.
• Contribute to the development of product forecasts.
• Evaluate and recommend product inventory levels.
• Establish price to market through margin analysis and competitive positions.
• Provide sales support for product benefits and features internally and externally (Product/Dealer Meetings).
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope

• Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision.
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated leadership in building strong stakeholder relationships and mitigating conflict.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and public speaking.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective communication pieces such as presentations and written memos.
• Applies Voice of Customer techniques to the product cycle.
• Ability to apply business and financial methods.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC technology, components, and industry.
• Experience with an HVAC manufacturer.
• Advanced knowledge of durable goods manufacturing processes.
• Influences quality systems.
• Ability to translate complex problems and ideas into easily understood descriptions.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills to lead multi-functional new product programs to market.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

Competencies

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in product management

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• MBA a plus

People Management

No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To

• DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MARKETING

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.