VP Engineering and Technology

Trane Technologies•Davidson, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP of 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, from advanced technology development through product, system, and solution 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. The VP leads enterprise engineering and technology leaders, coordinates capabilities across business units and corporate functions, develops talent, and advances new product development and technology introduction. The role also guides the global design-center footprint, promotes products designed for manufacturability, builds external technology alliances, protects intellectual property, and manages engineering resources, budgets, and project risks. The position is located in Davidson, North Carolina. The posting describes the role as hybrid in the job summary and also states “On-Site (5 days)” near the beginning.

Requirements

Senior leadership experience at a company known for innovation and engineering excellence.
At least 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.
Ability to develop talent and capabilities and lead both deep specialists and people with broad expertise.
Excellent 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 from a leading academic institution.
MBA.
Professional activity in societies, professional associations, and networks.

Responsibilities

Work with the CTO, enterprise leaders, and SBU leaders to develop 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 connect SBU and corporate engineering and advanced technology capabilities.
Coordinate engineering design centers, corporate Engineering & Technology Centers, product management, and marketing functions.
Promote 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, enabling regional product development and partnering with Integrated Supply Chain leaders to design for manufacturability using Lean and other Operational Excellence tools.
Continue integrating, aligning, and focusing the global design-center footprint, with emphasis on enhanced 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 and develop 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 executives, the board, and customers.
Develop and manage the engineering and technology budget, allocating resources efficiently and meeting 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.