Contractor

HCL Technologies•Alamance, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a senior HVAC industry domain expert with hands‑on experience at large HVAC OEMs such as Trane Technologies (preferred) or similar organizations (Carrier, Daikin, Johnson Controls, Lennox). This role will bridge business, IT, and digital transformation, working closely with CIO, CDO, and Business‑Unit IT leaders to drive large‑scale ERP, digital, and platform modernization initiatives. This is a credibility role—someone who has been inside an HVAC enterprise, understands how decisions are made, and can translate strategy into execution.

Requirements

Senior HVAC industry domain expert
Hands-on experience at large HVAC OEMs such as Trane Technologies (preferred) or similar organizations (Carrier, Daikin, Johnson Controls, Lennox)
Experience bridging business, IT, and digital transformation
Experience working closely with CIO, CDO, and Business-Unit IT leaders
Experience driving large-scale ERP, digital, and platform modernization initiatives
Understanding of how decisions are made within an HVAC enterprise
Ability to translate strategy into execution
Experience with HVAC business processes (manufacturing, supply chain, service, parts, dealer channels)
Experience advising on ERP strategy (SAP / Oracle / D365) and enterprise application modernization
Experience enabling core IT + Digital alignment (ERP, data platforms, connected systems, analytics)
Experience guiding legacy-to-modern transitions across enterprise systems and digital platforms

Nice To Haves

Trane Technologies experience

Responsibilities

Act as the HVAC industry domain authority for enterprise IT, ERP, and digital programs
Translate HVAC business processes (manufacturing, supply chain, service, parts, dealer channels) into technology requirements
Provide industry-informed guidance on operating models, KPIs, and modernization priorities
Work closely with CIO, CDO, and VP-level IT leaders to shape and execute transformation roadmaps
Partner with Business Unit IT leaders (Commercial HVAC, Residential HVAC, Supply & Service)
Support executive decision‑making with context, tradeoffs, and industry best practices
Advise on ERP strategy (SAP / Oracle / D365) and enterprise application modernization
Enable core IT + Digital alignment (ERP, data platforms, connected systems, analytics)
Guide legacy-to-modern transitions across enterprise systems and digital platforms
Support account strategy, pursuits, and solution shaping with HVAC‑specific credibility
Mentor internal teams on HVAC domain nuances, buying behavior, and governance
Act as a trusted advisor—not a sales overlayer