Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration · 3 weeks ago
Lead Product Manager - 3rd Party Controls & IAQ
US-TX-Richardson
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $144K/yr
7+ years expHeatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration, a part of Lennox, is seeking a Lead Product Manager to advance the strategy and commercial performance of third-party controls and IAQ products. This role involves managing product strategy, vendor partnerships, and ensuring integration with Lennox's ecosystem to enhance value for dealers and customers.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Own the overall product strategy and lifecycle for third-party products sold through Lennox stores and other channels
Develop an offering framework that aligns third-party products with Lennox systems and homeowner needs, ensuring differentiation and attach opportunities across tiers (Good–Better–Best)
Collaborate with key partners to expand the value proposition of their products within the Lennox ecosystem, including integration into the Lennox Service Dashboard, Dealer Tools, and Homeowner Apps
Establish and track KPIs such as revenue, margin, and attach rate. Analyze category performance and lead initiatives to improve contribution margins and mix optimization
Partner with the Lennox Store and Regional Sales teams to ensure the right products are stocked, priced, and promoted effectively to drive growth and dealer adoption
Create and implement strategies that drive revenue and market share for third-party products, leveraging marketing programs, training, incentives, and channel activation
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Pricing, Sales, Planning, and the Digital Team to ensure portfolio decisions align with overall business objectives and roadmap priorities
Visualize and manage the product mix; identifying gaps, growth opportunities, and end-of-life candidates. Recommend entry/exit strategies for underperforming SKUs
Collect and synthesize insights from dealers, sales teams, and end-users to shape future portfolio and integration strategies
Qualification
Required
7+ years of product management, category management, or portfolio strategy experience in HVAC, connected devices, or consumer electronics
Strong understanding of controls, air quality products, and connected home ecosystems
Proven ability to drive commercial strategy, including pricing, margin optimization, and portfolio positioning
Experience managing strategic partnerships with OEMs, technology companies, or third-party vendors
Technical fluency in connected systems, APIs, and how devices integrate into broader software ecosystems
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short-term disability insurance
8 weeks paid birthing leave
2 weeks paid bonding leave
Life and long-term disability insurance
12 days paid time off
2 paid well-being days
1 paid volunteer day
12 paid holidays
3 floating holidays per year
Company
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration is a company that fulfills all your commercial refrigeration needs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase