Rheem Manufacturing · 6 hours ago
Product Manager II
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expRheem Manufacturing is a company dedicated to engineering innovative products for life. The Product Manager II will manage a category within the Rheem Air Commercial Division, focusing on product lifecycle management, leading cross-functional teams, and developing new products to meet market needs.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial ManufacturingManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Define and execute the product roadmap for Rheem Commercial Air Controls
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for HVAC control systems, including BACnet, Modbus, and IoT-enabled devices
Identify emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, cloud-based controls) and assess their applicability to HVAC controls
Ensure product compliance with ASHRAE standards, UL/CE certifications, regulations and local building codes
Lead the development of programmable, smart, and learning thermostats for commercial applications
Collaborate with UI/UX teams to ensure intuitive interfaces and seamless integration with tablet and mobile apps
Develop and manage a portfolio of IAQ-focused control solutions, including CO₂ sensors, VOC detectors, particulate matter sensors, and integrated air purification systems
Identify and implement smart control strategies that optimize IAQ while balancing energy efficiency
Collaborate with R&D and system engineering and manufacturing to develop new products
Lead cross-functional team on product development projects utilizing the Product Development Council and Product Development Process
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
Collaborate with other Rheem divisions to promote cross divisional partnerships in controls to jointly developing products and new technologies
Perform market research & customer sensing activities required to refine product designs
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
Set Strategy for marketing and commercialization activities for product launches
Provide product leadership at customer and internal events & meetings
Support the development and maintenance of product literature, product training, sales training, product pricing and product marketing materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in marketing, business management, engineering or related field
7+ years of experience in product management
Experience with New Product Development Process of engineered products
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment
Demonstrated project management and team leadership skills
Strong analytical, organization, time management and multi‐tasking skills
Highly energetic and a self-starter
Ability to think outside the box to offer new ideas, concepts, solutions, etc
Capable of maintaining sensitive/confidential information
Ability to travel around 20% to 30% within the US
Preferred
Engineering or marketing background with industry experience preferred
Prior experience in sales, marketing or product management in the HVAC industry
Demonstrate deep knowledge of HVAC systems, building automation, and control technologies
Highlight experience with protocols like BACnet, Modbus, and KNX
Showcase familiarity with IAQ technologies (CO₂, VOC, PM2.5 sensors) and smart thermostats
Master's degree in marketing or business management
Company
Rheem Manufacturing
Rheem Manufacturingis a manufacturer of heating, cooling, water heating, pool and spa heating, and commercial refrigeration systems.
10001+ employees
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