Sr Product Manager – Data Center Controls Solutions

Daikin Applied Americas is a global HVAC company seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead its Data Center Controls Solutions portfolio. The role owns product strategy and roadmaps, leads lifecycle management and new product introductions, develops go-to-market plans, and coordinates cross-functional teams and technology partners to deliver controls, software, analytics, connectivity, and digital solutions for data center customers.

Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the portfolio strategy and long-term roadmap for Data Center Controls Solutions, aligning with Daikin Applied's growth objectives and data center market strategy
• Serve as the primary product management interface with the Data Center Corporate Team to identify market opportunities, customer needs, technology trends, and competitive threats
• Define solution requirements spanning building controls, equipment controls, automation platforms, digital services, analytics, cloud connectivity, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled capabilities
• Lead the product lifecycle from concept development through launch, commercialization, growth, and end-of-life management
• Develop business cases, market assessments, customer value propositions, pricing strategies, and revenue forecasts for new offerings
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating engineering, Digital, manufacturing, operations, service, sales, marketing, and external technology partners
• Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies, including positioning, messaging, sales enablement, launch plans, and channel engagement
• Act as the subject matter expert for data center controls and digital solutions, supporting strategic customer engagements, industry events, sales pursuits, and executive-level customer discussions
• Analyze market trends, competitive offerings, customer feedback, and industry developments to guide portfolio investment decisions
• Establish and maintain partnerships with third-party technology vendors, cloud providers, software partners, and ecosystem participants to expand solution capabilities
• Monitor portfolio performance, profitability, adoption metrics, and customer satisfaction, recommending actions to optimize business results
• Collaborate with sales and service organizations to identify growth opportunities and improve customer experiences across the product lifecycle
• Support strategic planning activities, including annual operating plans, growth initiatives, portfolio reviews, and investment prioritization
• Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and ensure alignment of objectives across multiple organizations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical
• Computer, Building Automation Systems or related technical discipline
• 6 to 8 years in product Management, Building Automation, Controls, Data Center Infrastructure, HVAC Systems, Digital Services, Software Solutions, or related technologies
• 5 + years in product management leadership within controls, software, digital services, cloud-connected solutions, or mission-critical infrastructure markets
• Demonstrated success leading product strategy and managing profitable technology portfolios
• Strong understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC Controls, equipment controls, and integrated solutions architectures
• Knowledge of mission-critical data center environments and their operational requirements
• Experience leading product lifecycle management and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
• Ability to develop business cases, perform market assessments, and define product investment strategies
• Strong understanding of customer requirements analysis, product road mapping, and commercialization
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a highly matrixed organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–30%
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• 10 + years experience serving Data Center, Mission-Critical, or Building Technologies markets
• Experience with data center cooling, controls architectures, thermal management systems, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of cloud-connected platforms, IoT architecture, analytics, AI/ML applications, and digital services
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, edge, or AI-focused data center environments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and connected building technologies
• Experience working with software vendors, cloud providers, technology alliances, and strategic partners
• Experience launching software, SaaS, analytics, optimization, monitoring, or digital service offerings
• MBA or advanced business training
• Experience developing and executing vertical market strategies
• Strong understanding of GTM planning, channel engagement, sales enablement, and value proposition development