Product Management Director

Daikin Applied Americas • Plymouth, MN

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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 establishes program scheduling, pricing, and technical performance. It plans, organizes, and leads new service offerings and opportunities, with a focus on optimizing profit and meeting marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. The position has a North America focus and works across Daikin’s global businesses. It also leads, coaches, and mentors a team of 7–10 product managers.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of HVAC industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as engineering, a technical field, or business.
• At least 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 gain 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 value-driven offerings that differentiate Daikin in the market.
• Create a five-year vision for applying new and emerging technologies to drive revenue streams and increase service productivity, and obtain DAA buy-in.
• 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, including financial justification and forecasting, resource planning, and project scheduling.

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 applicable federal, state, and local law
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Eligibility for a bonus of up to 25%

What This Job Offers

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