Sr. Product Manager - Climate Conscious

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Be the resident expert in residential Air-to-Water heat pump products, applications and market segments
• Position as a thought leader to clearly articulate value proposition in public speaking and other promotional events
• Monitor and define market trends and customer needs to develop strategies for market acceptance and rapid adoption
• Develop and maintain relationships with key market stakeholders (e.g., utilities, energy efficiency partners) and key customers (distributors, contractors)
• Establish, maintain and grow symbiotic partnerships with strategic suppliers
• Conduct competitive comparisons, product gap analysis and voice of customer insight capture to drive optimal product specifications and road mapping
• Research, propose and execute product modification projects from conception through launch
• Monitor and document field issues and recommend product modifications accordingly
• Perform product life cycle management (PLCM) to maximize product line profitability as the category matures
• Partner with MarComm to create compelling messaging and tools to assist sales, distributors and contractors
• Work with R&D / Engineering to develop pre-sale technical materials for residential Air-to-Water solutions
• Establish positive relationships with the field sales force and other stakeholders regarding go-to-market strategies and product opportunities
• Collaborate with the sales team to track and report progress towards climate conscious decarbonization strategy
• Partner with Sales and external training partners to ensure comprehensive product training across digital LMS and in-person programs

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in product management, channel marketing or market transformation for a growth product line
• Experience in the Plumbing, HVAC, building products, appliances or related industries
• Experience specific to B2B and/or two-step distribution
• Demonstrated knowledge of business case development and product lifecycle management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong data analysis and analytics capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or Marketing

Nice to Have

• Proven track record of leading and executing successful product launches and organic strategic initiatives
• Experience working with external market actors and influencers
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and building trusted relationships
• High level of critical thinking in process analysis and problem resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or Marketing
• Master's Degree preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Generous and flexible paid time off including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs