Portacool, LLC · 1 month ago
Media Development Manager
Richmond,VA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelPortacool, LLC is focused on advancing evaporative cooling technologies, and they are seeking a Media Development Manager to lead innovative product development. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, conducting hands-on testing, and driving project delivery processes to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.
Consumer GoodsHardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end development of evaporative cooling media products, from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and market launch
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives, schedules, budgets, and performance targets are achieved
Conduct hands-on testing and validation within the lab and wind tunnel to support product performance, quality, and innovation
Collaborate with suppliers, research partners, and internal stakeholders to identify and develop new materials, processes, and technologies
Translate customer and market needs into actionable project requirements and technical specifications
Monitor project risks, dependencies, and progress, providing regular updates and reports to leadership and stakeholders
Support continuous improvement initiatives by documenting lessons learned and implementing best practices in project delivery
Manage customer change requests and assist Sales and Product Management teams in addressing post-launch feedback
Champion sustainability and energy efficiency within all product development activities
Contribute to the growth and structure of a new, evolving department by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
Conduct patent/literature searches to determine freedom to operate with new technologies
Adhere to Condair’s Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Lead the end-to-end development of evaporative cooling media products, from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and market launch
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives, schedules, budgets, and performance targets are achieved
Conduct hands-on testing and validation within the lab and wind tunnel to support product performance, quality, and innovation
Collaborate with suppliers, research partners, and internal stakeholders to identify and develop new materials, processes, and technologies
Translate customer and market needs into actionable project requirements and technical specifications
Monitor project risks, dependencies, and progress, providing regular updates and reports to leadership and stakeholders
Support continuous improvement initiatives by documenting lessons learned and implementing best practices in project delivery
Manage customer change requests and assist Sales and Product Management teams in addressing post-launch feedback
Champion sustainability and energy efficiency within all product development activities
Contribute to the growth and structure of a new, evolving department by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
Conduct patent/literature searches to determine freedom to operate with new technologies
In the initial months in the role, frequent travel to Nacogdoches, TX (where the lab is currently located) will be required. Once the lab is moved to Richmond, VA in 2026, travel may only be required 5-10% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Adhere to Condair's Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies
Other duties as assigned by management
Company
Portacool, LLC
Portacool, LLC leads the evaporative cooling industry with 30 years of technological and manufacturing expertise.
Founded in 1990
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-04-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Ben Wulf
President/CEO
Rodney Roderick II, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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