VP, Engineering - Trane Technologies (Stellar Energy America)

trane technologies•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Engineering leads the engineering organization for Stellar Energy Americas and serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the President of Stellar Energy Americas, this leader is responsible for engineering strategy, organizational leadership, product and technology road mapping, budget ownership, and full lifecycle engineering execution for Stellar Energy America’s modular systems portfolio. This role leads engineering managers and senior engineers who design and deliver engineered-to-order modular cooling solutions, including chilled-water plants and liquid cooling systems for hyperscale data centers and industrial cooling markets. The VP Engineering will build and scale the engineering organization, establish engineering processes and operating systems, and partner cross-functionally to drive profitable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Experience in capital equipment manufacturing, engineered systems, data center cooling, or industrial cooling strongly preferred.
Proven leadership in engineer-to-order (ETO) environments with complex project lifecycles.
Demonstrated experience managing engineering budgets, annual operating plans, and long-range planning.
Experience developing and executing a multi-year technology roadmap.
Strong executive leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and a collaborative, innovative engineering culture.
Ability to relocate to Jacksonville, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering organization, including engineering managers, senior engineers, and technical staff.
Provide strategic direction for engineering to support Stellar Energy America’s growth, operational performance, and customer commitments.
Oversee full lifecycle engineering activities for modular cooling solutions serving data center and industrial cooling applications.
Direct the design, development, and delivery of engineer-to-order (ETO) systems that meet customer-specific requirements for speed, performance, and efficiency.
Build, manage, and maintain the engineering budget, ensuring resources, staffing, and investments align with business needs.
Develop and maintain the annual engineering plan and the long-range engineering plan that guide organizational growth, capabilities, and process maturity.
Lead the development and progression of the technology roadmap to drive product innovation, modularity, scalability, and long-term competitiveness.
Serve on the Stellar Energy America’s Senior Leadership Team, collaborating on business strategy, operational execution, and profitable growth initiatives.
Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization through talent acquisition, coaching, development, and succession planning.
Establish and enhance engineering operating systems, tools, and processes that support quality, speed, and organizational scalability.
Partner with product management, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Ensure engineering deliverables comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
Represent engineering in customer meetings, technical reviews, and executive discussions.