Product Manager, Water Cooled Chiller
About The Position
The Product Manager, Water Cooled Chillers – Data Centers supports the growth and execution of Trane’s Water Cooled Chiller product portfolio within the Americas Commercial HVAC business. The role manages assigned product lines throughout their lifecycle, gathers and prioritizes customer and market requirements, supports product strategy development, and partners across the organization to deliver profitable growth. It combines business acumen, customer insight, and execution discipline to translate market needs into actionable product plans. The position works closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to support revenue, margin, market share, and customer satisfaction objectives. It reports directly to the Senior Product Manager, Water Cooled Chillers – Data Centers. Work is onsite Monday through Thursday; on Fridays, employees may choose their work location based on work requirements. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in product management, engineering, sales, or related commercial or technical roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong business acumen, financial literacy, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence across a matrixed organization and drive results through collaboration.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced growth environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to support occasional travel.
Nice To Haves
- HVAC industry experience.
- Experience in mission-critical, data center, or technical equipment markets.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned Water Cooled Chillers product lines throughout the product lifecycle, including roadmap execution, portfolio optimization, and commercialization.
- Partner with the Senior Product Manager to develop product strategies, growth initiatives, and market expansion opportunities aligned with the broader Data Center business strategy.
- Gather and prioritize customer, market, and competitive insights to identify portfolio gaps, product enhancements, and growth opportunities.
- Work with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support product development, launch execution, and ongoing operational performance.
- Drive profitable growth by balancing customer requirements, technical capability, manufacturing readiness, and financial performance.
- Support pricing strategy development, margin optimization, and competitive positioning for assigned products.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop value propositions, commercial tools, and go-to-market strategies.
- Participate in product line reviews to assess portfolio health, lifecycle positioning, and strategic priorities.
- Monitor revenue, margin, bookings, pipeline trends, and operational execution metrics, and develop recommendations for corrective actions when needed.
- Represent the voice of the customer and build relationships with internal stakeholders, sales teams, consulting engineers, channel partners, and strategic customers.
- Support strategic growth initiatives, including capacity expansion, product line extensions, process improvements, and business case development.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, available from day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption and surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave.
- Additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
