Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Product Management to lead product management execution for the Light Commercial portfolio, including RTUs, Commercial Splits, and Accessories, while driving measurable business results across product performance and customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage annual product plans and short- to mid-term roadmap execution for the assigned Light Commercial portfolio, including RTUs, Commercial Splits, and Accessories, ensuring alignment with business priorities and functional objectives
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Brand, and Consumer Insights teams to translate market and customer needs into product requirements, support differentiated positioning, and help execute channel plans
- Collaborate with the HVAC Technology team to define business requirements, support prioritization and resourcing discussions for product development programs, and provide product management leadership for active NPI initiatives
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support commercial execution and monitor market performance for light commercial RTU and Commercial Split products, identifying actions to improve results
- Work closely with manufacturing partners to support NPI readiness, launch coordination, operational alignment, and issue resolution for assigned products
- Collaborate with Sourcing to support sourcing plans and risk mitigation activities for components and sourced products related to day-to-day operations and NPI execution
- Develop business cases and recommend investment priorities for assigned RTU and Commercial Split initiatives as input to LTP, SII, and Operating Plan processes
- Partner with Quality, Technology, Sourcing, and manufacturing teams to support cost-out initiatives, quality improvements, and resolution of product and installation issues, incorporating learnings into future product updates and launch plans
- Partner with Design and Technology teams to support regulatory and agency compliance planning, identify incremental innovation opportunities, and execute continuous improvement projects in collaboration with the Platform team
- Lead recurring cross-functional product review meetings for assigned RTU and Commercial Split programs to align priorities, track actions, and escalate risks or issues as needed
- Participate in weekly Production, Scheduling, and Inventory (PSI) meetings to monitor inventory performance, support clearance actions, and help maintain target inventory levels in partnership with manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales
- Coordinate with the Parts team to support parts availability, customer satisfaction, and financial performance objectives for assigned products
- Gather and analyze voice-of-customer inputs to support launch planning, product updates, and SKU assortment decisions
- Develop training content requirements for internal and external stakeholders
- Deliver product training as needed for internal and external stakeholders, including outside applications engineering contract firms
Skills
- BA/BS degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 7 years of Product Management, Manufacturing, Technology, or other closely related experience
- Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and operational teams
- Experience supporting product launches, portfolio planning, business case development, and execution of product initiatives
- Team Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead cross-functional product management activities for the assigned Light Commercial portfolio, creating clarity, accountability, and alignment among stakeholders involved in product execution, launches, and ongoing business performance
- Operational Management: Manages product management work with a focus on operational execution, product priorities, and cross-functional processes, ensuring activities support portfolio objectives, launch readiness, and measurable business outcomes
- Strategic Planning: Develops annual operating plans, product priorities, and portfolio recommendations that contribute measurably to product line performance, using market, customer, operational, and financial inputs to guide decisions
- Policy Adherence: Promotes consistent adherence to product development, launch, compliance, sourcing, inventory, and operating processes by ensuring stakeholders understand requirements, timelines, and decision points
- Management Skills: Applies strong planning, prioritization, coordination, coaching, and execution management skills to balance multiple product initiatives, resolve issues, and maintain progress against commitments
- Advanced Knowledge: Applies advanced knowledge of product management, commercial HVAC products, portfolio planning, launch management, and cross-functional business operations to support sound decisions and effective execution
- Communication & Influence: Builds alignment across technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders through clear communication, data-driven recommendations, and effective issue escalation
- Systems Skills Needed: Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency with common business systems and tools used for forecasting, reporting, product lifecycle coordination, project tracking, and business case development
- MBA preferred
- Six Sigma and/or Lean certification
- Experience in the HVAC industry
- Experience in cross-functional leadership, particularly in commercial roles, within Appliances or a technical AC products business, or working with GE Appliances' products
- Experience within the RTU & Commercial Splits product category
- Product & Application Knowledge: Applies understanding of the current RTU, Commercial Splits, and Accessories portfolio and related applications to support product decisions, customer needs, and cross-functional execution
- NPI Process Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and applies that knowledge to support successful product launches, launch readiness, and executional alignment across functions
Benefits
- When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.
Company Overview
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://geappliancesco.com/.