Senior Manager, Product Management - RTUs - REMOTE

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

6d•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 a GE Appliances’ Senior Manager, Product Management – RTUs, you’ll be responsible for leading product management execution for an assigned portion of the Light Commercial portfolio, including RTUs, Commercial Splits, and Accessories. This role develops and executes annual product plans, coordinates cross-functional activities, and drives measurable business results across product performance, launch readiness, cost, quality, and customer experience. The role requires strong business acumen, product and operational knowledge, and close collaboration across Technology, Supply Chain/Operations, Sourcing, Service, Sales, Marketing, Brand, Consumer Insights, Quality, Design, and manufacturing partners.

Requirements

Demonstrates the ability to lead cross-functional product management activities for the assigned Light Commercial portfolio, creating clarity, accountability, and alignment among stakeholders involved in product execution, launches, and ongoing business performance.
Manages product management work with a focus on operational execution, product priorities, and cross-functional processes, ensuring activities support portfolio objectives, launch readiness, and measurable business outcomes.
Develops annual operating plans, product priorities, and portfolio recommendations that contribute measurably to product line performance, using market, customer, operational, and financial inputs to guide decisions.
Promotes consistent adherence to product development, launch, compliance, sourcing, inventory, and operating processes by ensuring stakeholders understand requirements, timelines, and decision points.
Applies strong planning, prioritization, coordination, coaching, and execution management skills to balance multiple product initiatives, resolve issues, and maintain progress against commitments.
Applies advanced knowledge of product management, commercial HVAC products, portfolio planning, launch management, and cross-functional business operations to support sound decisions and effective execution.
Builds alignment across technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders through clear communication, data-driven recommendations, and effective issue escalation.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency with common business systems and tools used for forecasting, reporting, product lifecycle coordination, project tracking, and business case development.
BA/BS degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 7 years of Product Management, Manufacturing, Technology, or other closely related experience.
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and operational teams.
Experience supporting product launches, portfolio planning, business case development, and execution of product initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Applies understanding of the current RTU, Commercial Splits, and Accessories portfolio and related applications to support product decisions, customer needs, and cross-functional execution.
Demonstrates knowledge of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and applies that knowledge to support successful product launches, launch readiness, and executional alignment across functions.
MBA preferred.
Six Sigma and/or Lean certification.
Experience in the HVAC industry.
Experience in cross-functional leadership, particularly in commercial roles, within Appliances or a technical AC products business, or working with GE Appliances’ products.
Experience within the RTU & Commercial Splits product category.

Responsibilities

Manage annual product plans and short- to mid-term roadmap execution for the assigned Light Commercial portfolio, including RTUs, Commercial Splits, and Accessories, ensuring alignment with business priorities and functional objectives.
Partner with Marketing, Sales, Brand, and Consumer Insights teams to translate market and customer needs into product requirements, support differentiated positioning, and help execute channel plans.
Collaborate with the HVAC Technology team to define business requirements, support prioritization and resourcing discussions for product development programs, and provide product management leadership for active NPI initiatives.
Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support commercial execution and monitor market performance for light commercial RTU and Commercial Split products, identifying actions to improve results.
Work closely with manufacturing partners to support NPI readiness, launch coordination, operational alignment, and issue resolution for assigned products.
Collaborate with Sourcing to support sourcing plans and risk mitigation activities for components and sourced products related to day-to-day operations and NPI execution.
Develop business cases and recommend investment priorities for assigned RTU and Commercial Split initiatives as input to LTP, SII, and Operating Plan processes.
Partner with Quality, Technology, Sourcing, and manufacturing teams to support cost-out initiatives, quality improvements, and resolution of product and installation issues, incorporating learnings into future product updates and launch plans.
Partner with Design and Technology teams to support regulatory and agency compliance planning, identify incremental innovation opportunities, and execute continuous improvement projects in collaboration with the Platform team.
Lead recurring cross-functional product review meetings for assigned RTU and Commercial Split programs to align priorities, track actions, and escalate risks or issues as needed.
Participate in weekly Production, Scheduling, and Inventory (PSI) meetings to monitor inventory performance, support clearance actions, and help maintain target inventory levels in partnership with manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales.
Coordinate with the Parts team to support parts availability, customer satisfaction, and financial performance objectives for assigned products.
Gather and analyze voice-of-customer inputs to support launch planning, product updates, and SKU assortment decisions.
Develop training content requirements for internal and external stakeholders.
Deliver product training as needed for internal and external stakeholders, including outside applications engineering contract firms.