Product Manager III -Commercial Controls

Description

• Set Strategy for marketing and commercialization activities for product launches
• Define and execute the product roadmap for Rheem Commercial Air Controls
• Lead cross-functional team on product development projects utilizing the Product Development Council and Product Development Process
• Collaborate with other departments such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Marketing, Finance to ensure profitable growth of product category and successful execution of various product development projects
• Identify and implement smart control strategies that optimize IAQ while balancing energy efficiency
• Identify emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, cloud-based controls) and assess their applicability to HVAC controls
• Collaborate with R&D and system engineering and manufacturing to develop new products
• Perform market research & customer sensing activities required to refine product designs
• Lead the development of programmable, smart, and learning thermostats for commercial applications
• Provide product leadership at customer and internal events & meetings
• Ensure product compliance with ASHRAE standards, UL/CE certifications, regulations and local building codes
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for HVAC control systems, including BACnet, Modbus, and IoT-enabled devices
• Lead competitive benchmarking activities to identify and address product gaps. These include product tear-downs, PEP process, customer surveys, online research and other benchmarking methodologies
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Collaborate with other Rheem divisions to promote cross divisional partnerships in controls to jointly developing products and new technologies
• Develop and manage a portfolio of IAQ-focused control solutions, including CO₂ sensors, VOC detectors, particulate matter sensors, and integrated air purification systems
• Support the development and maintenance of product literature, product training, sales training, product pricing and product marketing materials
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams to ensure intuitive interfaces and seamless integration with tablet and mobile apps

Requirements

• Capable of maintaining sensitive/confidential information.
• Master’s degree in marketing or business management
• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bachelor degree in marketing, business management, engineering or related field
• Strong analytical, organization, time management and multi‐tasking skills.
• Highlight experience with protocols like BACnet, Modbus, and KNX
• Engineering or marketing background with industry experience preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in product management
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of HVAC systems, building automation, and control technologies
• Ability to travel around 20% to 30% within the US
• Experience with New Product Development Process of engineered products
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Prior experience in sales, marketing or product management in the HVAC industry
• Demonstrated project management and team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
• Showcase familiarity with IAQ technologies (CO₂, VOC, PM2.5 sensors) and smart thermostats
• Ability to think outside the box to offer new ideas, concepts, solutions, etc.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance