Director, Product Management - Chillers - REMOTE

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

4d•Remote

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities . Interested in joining us on our journey? As GE Appliances’ Director, Product Management – Chillers, you’ll lead execution of product management priorities for the Chiller product portfolio in alignment with direction set by the Commercial ME Leader and broader business objectives. This role contributes to Chiller product strategy by evaluating market insights, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and product performance, while managing approved roadmap priorities, lifecycle activities, launch readiness, and commercialization support from concept through post-commercialization follow-up. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional leadership with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Commercial, Sales, Technical, and Quality teams, as well as a strong understanding of HVAC industry dynamics, product development processes, and go-to-market execution. This is a high-impact opportunity for a results-driven product management professional who combines HVAC expertise with business acumen to advance competitive, reliable, and customer-focused Chiller solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a technical or business discipline
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, or related business function(s)
Practical, hands-on experience in the North American chiller industry
Demonstrated success launching commercial or industrial HVAC/chiller products into market
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex product development programs

Nice To Haves

Prior P&L ownership and lifecycle leadership of a product or portfolio
Experience in business planning and competitive market analysis

Responsibilities

Manage execution of the Chiller product portfolio strategy in alignment with direction set by the Senior Director and broader business growth objectives.
Support development of strategic priorities and product recommendations by applying HVAC and Chiller market knowledge, competitive insights, and customer feedback.
Manage inputs, updates, and execution plans for the Chiller product roadmap and technical specification priorities in close collaboration with Engineering.
Lead assigned product lifecycle management activities for Chiller products, including roadmap execution, launch readiness, post-commercialization tracking, product transitions, and continuous improvement actions, in alignment with approved product strategy.
Manage cross-functional New Product Introduction activities for assigned Chiller programs, coordinating Engineering, Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations stakeholders from concept through production readiness.
Partner with Commercial teams to translate market insights into actionable product plans and coordinate development of product collateral, including spec sheets, installation and service manuals, launch materials, and selling tools.
Support pricing analysis, sales application tools, and product competitiveness reviews by providing market, customer, and product performance inputs.
Coordinate lifecycle management activities related to product availability, inventory optimization, phase-in/phase-out planning, and smooth product transitions.
Support product positioning and commercialization plans by analyzing competitive market data, customer needs, channel dynamics, and feedback from Sales and Technical teams.
Collaborate with Sales and Technical teams to develop and deliver training for distributors and contractors on installation, application, troubleshooting, and service.
Support distribution strategy execution in partnership with Sales and represent the Chiller product line in customer, channel, and internal meetings.
Represent the Chiller portfolio at national and regional trade shows, including AHR, IBS, HARDI, and ACCA, to support customer engagement, market feedback gathering, and brand awareness.
Provide field support to address customer needs, gather product insights, identify recurring issues, and recommend improvement actions.
Coordinate daily business operations across functions, including logistics follow-up, customer onboarding requirements, issue resolution, and monitoring of profitability and serviceability inputs.
Support quality improvement initiatives and coordinate product change activity to improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.