VP Engineering and Technology
About The Position
The VP, Engineering and Technology provides strategic direction, leadership, and hands-on engagement to develop and implement Trane Technologies’ technology and innovation agenda. Reporting to the Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer and working closely with Strategic Business Unit engineering leaders, this executive oversees the technology and engineering continuum, including advanced technology development, product and system design, innovation, electrification, value engineering, and product and service commercialization. The role drives engineering excellence in support of the company’s long-term business objectives and global growth aspirations. The position leads enterprise engineering and technology leaders and teams, aligns corporate capabilities with Strategic Business Units, and oversees initiatives in new product development, technology introduction, advanced technology, and Model-Based Engineering transformations. It also guides technology strategy and investments, develops external alliances, manages budgets and risks, and communicates plans and results to internal and external stakeholders. The posting identifies the work as on-site five days, while the job summary also describes the role as hybrid and located in Davidson, North Carolina.
Requirements
- Senior leadership experience at a company known for innovation and engineering excellence.
- 15+ years of engineering leadership experience in global companies.
- Excellent personal leadership, change management, collaboration, and cross-functional influencing abilities.
- Ability to foster intellectually honest dialogue, bring out diverse ideas, and create appropriate integration and connectivity.
- Demonstrated talent and capability development and strong people leadership, including leading people with both deep expertise and broad experience.
- Ability to represent the company externally and build alliances.
Nice To Haves
- Experience across advanced technology, engineering, and product management functions.
- Experience leading large teams in emerging markets.
- Ph.D. or master’s degree in engineering, preferably from a leading academic institution.
- MBA.
- Active participation in societies, professional associations, and networks.
Responsibilities
- Work with the CTO, enterprise leaders, and SBU leaders to create and align on a global technology strategy and roadmap.
- Drive innovation and technology advancements to maintain and enhance the company’s competitive position in the HVAC industry.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and prioritize technology investments and initiatives.
- Lead the enterprise Engineering and Technology Leadership Team and coordinate capabilities between SBUs and corporate Engineering and Advanced Technology.
- Connect engineering design centers and the broader engineering organization, including corporate Engineering & Technology Centers, product management, and marketing.
- Strengthen technology and engineering capabilities through succession planning, organizational assessment, and talent development aligned with business goals.
- Manage engineering and technology leaders focused on new product development, technology introduction, advanced technology, and Model-Based Engineering transformations.
- Lead the planning, evaluation, and execution of new product development initiatives, including regional product development autonomy and design for manufacturability in partnership with Integrated Supply Chain leaders.
- Continue to integrate, align, and focus global design centers, with particular attention to developing capabilities in emerging markets.
- Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
- Drive development and integration of technologies such as IoT, AI, and machine learning into HVAC products and services.
- Lead Networks of Excellence to build alliances with academic institutions, outside labs, partner companies, and suppliers.
- Protect intellectual property and develop a robust patent portfolio.
- Build cross-functional relationships with sales, marketing, operations, and customer service.
- Communicate engineering and technology strategies, progress, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, including the executive team, board of directors, and customers.
- Develop and manage the engineering and technology budget, allocating resources efficiently and adhering to financial targets.
- Evaluate and manage risks associated with engineering projects and technology investments.
- Influence and ensure execution of the strategic technology roadmap, investments, and resource commitments.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting 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
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
