Product Management Director

Daikin Applied Americas • Plymouth, MN

5d • $126,100 - $221,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking a Program Management Director responsible for the growth and profitability of an assigned strategic portfolio. The role sets the portfolio’s long-term vision based on customer and business needs, and oversees program scheduling, pricing, and technical performance. It plans and organizes new service offerings and opportunities, optimizes profit, and supports marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. The position is based in Plymouth, Minnesota, and includes leadership of a team of 7–10 product managers.

Requirements

• 7+ years of HVAC industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as engineering, a technical field, or business.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Set the long-term vision and strategy for portfolio growth; communicate across the organization and lead through influence to build buy-in and achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Work cross-functionally and across Daikin global businesses to advance new services, offers, and product development programs with a North America focus.
• Partner with engineering and sourcing to enhance current service offerings and develop new, value-driven offerings that differentiate Daikin in the market.
• Create and obtain DAA buy-in for a five-year vision for applying new and emerging technologies to drive revenue streams and increase service productivity.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 7–10 product managers.
• Create business requirements and documentation to ensure clear deliverables.
• Develop new business, expand service offerings, and deploy initiatives with training and follow-up to support growth.
• Ensure adherence to master plans and schedules, and develop solutions to program problems.
• Direct the work of program incumbents from various departments.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Advise the program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
• Create business plans covering financial justification and forecasting, resource planning, and project scheduling.
• Create scheduling, pricing, and technical performance plans for company programs.
• Optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Up to 25% bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director