Product Manager, Heat Exchanger

Description

The Product Manager , Heat Exchanger translates top-level business strategy for Taco’s Heat Exchanger product lines into actionable product strategy to achieve corporate sales, margin, and financial goals. They manage and execute all processes in the product lifecycle from research & design, engineering concepts, to application engineering and through end-of-life, including market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements, roadmap development, and product launch. They assess proposed product additions and enhancements, evaluating their fit, functionality, technical complexity, and viability within the existing product portfolio and company capabilities. By integrating channel and industry insights into the product development process, they drive a product portfolio that meets identified market needs. The Heat Exchanger Product Manager is the application engineering and mechanical engineer product expert. They utilize their application Engineering expertise and HVAC system knowledge to drive profitable solutions, meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations. They are instrumental in establishing Taco as the market’s trusted advisor in heat transfer.

• Create and maintain product strategy documents detailing business cases, high-level use cases, product requirements, revenue, and return on investment (ROI). Translate into up to date 5-year product roadmaps and secure internal approval for investments.
• Monitor sales and margin performance of new and existing products.
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Engage with customers and engineers to develop optimal solutions for the complex project requirements.
• Determine product pricing strategies and recommend price adjustments to meet or exceed profitability targets.
• Participate in monthly and annual unit, revenue, and profit forecasts for the heat exchanger product lines. Support sales and operations planning (S&OP).
• Establish and support top-level training for customers, manufacturer’s representatives, and internal teams covering design and application of products
• Participate in long-range division planning and goal setting.
• Directly serve as Taco’s heat transfer expert in discussions and high level negotiations with representatives contractors, building owners and engineering firms
• Facilitate timely, high quality product portfolio decisions in a collaborative and cross functional environment.
• Meeting or exceeding the sales forecast for the heat exchanger product lines.
• Ensure voice of customer (VOC) is represented in heat exchanger product offerings and modifications.
• Assist sales personnel with product and technical document creation.
• Manage personal budget, including travel, education, and organizational memberships
• Evaluate warranty data, participate in high-level field troubleshooting analysis, and coordinate action plans for continuous product quality improvements.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with reps, customers, outside engineers
• Identify, gain buy-in for, and execute cross-functional product line initiatives.
• Provide training to and develop this expertise within the Application Engineering and Tech Support teams.
• Coordinates with marketing to support activities (advertising, literature, website etc..)
• Participate in national and regional exhibitions as required.
• Support evaluation of external vendors and identify product partnerships.
• Travel as needed up to 20% of the time to trade shows, conferences, customers, and sales reps, and product related job site visits, etc.
• Write Product Requirements and Market Requirements documents.

Requirements

This position may work from home up to 2X/week if performance is in good standing.

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be comfortable with giving presentations to groups of 10-30 engineers, contractors etc.
• 7+ years of heat transfer / heat exchanger experience preferably in the HVAC or plumbing industry
• 3-5 years’ experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Power BI, PD Trak and JIRA  preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• B. S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or similar Engineering discipline with heat transfer and/or fluid mechanics curriculum); Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred
• 7+ years of experience with progressive responsibility for sales, product management, product manufacturing, systems application, or business development.

Benefits

Salary range: $75,292 USD - $105,409 USD

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

Work Status: Hybrid

• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Provides competitive salaries and benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

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