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Skywater Search Partners

Portfolio Director – Refrigeration

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Lead refrigeration product portfolio strategy, development, and launch execution.
2d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Office Full-Time
Role
What you would be doing
forecasting
supply chain
regulatory compliance
npd process
roadmap planning
portfolio optimization
  • Forecast accuracy and service levels.
  • Supply & Operations Partnership – Work with Supply Chain on forecast accuracy, supplier reliability, and launch readiness.
  • Market & Regulatory Expertise – Stay ahead of A2L regulatory changes and competitor moves; ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
  • Innovation & NPD – Lead the stage-gate process from concept through launch, ensuring products meet regulatory standards and market needs.
  • Portfolio Strategy & Roadmap – Define and execute the multi-year refrigeration roadmap; prioritize A2L-compliant solutions, valves, fittings, and servicing kits.
  • Leadership & Cadence – Run structured business rhythms (scorecards, quarterly planning) and coach a high-performing category team. ________________________________________ Success Metrics
  • Commercial Enablement – Partner with Sales/Marketing to deliver launch playbooks, training, and demos; support line reviews and OEM/wholesaler engagements.
  • Voice of Customer – Translate contractor, wholesaler, and OEM feedback into clear product requirements and launch plans.
  • Portfolio Optimization – Manage lifecycle decisions, SKU performance, and rationalization to ensure portfolio efficiency.
What you bring
bachelor's
mba
stage-gate
refrigeration
a2l
10+ years
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA/advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience in portfolio strategy, VOC translation, and stage-gate/NPD.
  • Stage-gate adherence and readiness.
  • Knowledge of refrigeration systems/components and A2L compliance landscape.
  • Portfolio productivity (GMROI, revenue per SKU).
  • Training/enablement completion for field and channel partners.
  • 8–10+ years in refrigeration/HVACR product or portfolio leadership with successful launches.
  • Excellent communication skills and proven cross-functional leadership.
Benefits
  • Revenue growth and placement wins.
Training + Development
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  • Founded to bridge the gap between high-performing talent and growing businesses.
  • Skywater Search Partners thrives in the executive search industry, consistently delivering top-tier leadership candidates.
  • With deep expertise in sectors like energy, technology, and healthcare, they bring nuanced industry knowledge to every search.
  • The firm has a history of placing executives who have a significant impact on both the companies they join and the industries they serve.
  • Notable for their personalized approach, Skywater focuses on long-term relationships, understanding both client and candidate needs at a granular level.
  • Known for handling complex, high-stakes searches across a variety of sectors, Skywater Search Partners helps organizations scale with confidence.
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