Associate Director, Product Management

Role Overview

• Own and lead the aftermarket parts strategy for commercial equipment, including portfolio growth, lifecycle management, and profitability improvement
• Own lifecycle profitability across the installed base, driving strategies that optimize pricing, mix, availability, and long-term margin performance
• Establish and scale operating processes across parts introduction, lifecycle management, and demand planning to drive consistent, repeatable execution
• Leverage data and analytics to identify growth opportunities, optimize inventory and forecasting, and improve overall portfolio performance
• Partner with sales teams to translate market insights into actionable strategies that improve OEM parts share and customer value propositions
• Define and support channel strategy, including distributor and service channels, to improve accessibility, availability, and customer experience
• Lead aftermarket readiness for new product introductions, ensuring parts availability, pricing alignment, and lifecycle support
• Drive lifecycle strategies for legacy equipment, including parts continuity, serviceability, and long-term profitability
• Collaborate across functions within RC and Commercial businesses to align priorities and execute key initiatives
• Communicate strategy and insights to internal and external stakeholders, including distributor and customer-facing engagements
• Lead and develop a team of product management professionals, building capabilities in strategic thinking, analytics, and cross-functional execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8 + years of experience in HVAC engineering, product management, product marketing, or aftermarket roles
• 2 + years of experience with commercial HVAC equipment, processes, and installed base
• 3 + years of people leadership experience
• Degree in Engineering preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing product portfolio or lifecycle strategies in a complex technical environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize insights into clear business actions
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence executive leadership
• Experience driving process improvement or business transformation initiatives
• Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and execution-focused environments
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability : Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance