GE Appliances, a Haier company · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager, Product - Unitary HVAC, Residential
USA, Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expGE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., seeking a Senior Manager for their Unitary HVAC Residential product line. The role involves driving product execution, lifecycle management, and commercial performance, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure products meet customer and business needs.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Serve as the product owner and subject matter expert for assigned residential ducted unitary HVAC product lines
Contribute to the development and execution of multi-year product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business strategy and adjacent Air & Water portfolios
Manage full product lifecycle activities, including product planning, new product introduction (NPI), sustainment, and end-of-life transitions
Drive product line profitability through disciplined feature prioritization, cost targets, and value propositions, in alignment with functional goals
Drive cross-functional alignment and execution for NPI programs, partnering with Technology from concept through production launch and post-launch support
Lead cross-functional execution across engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, regulatory, and suppliers to deliver approved product specifications, agency certifications, and launch readiness
Identify and resolve complex technical, commercial, and execution challenges that arise during development and launch
Drive cross-functional alignment and execution to deliver committed product and program outcomes
Provide direction, coaching, and review of work for supporting team members and extended team contributors involved in product execution
Act as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions within the assigned portfolio
Partner with Sales and Product Marketing to translate market insights into product requirements, MGPDs, and NPI plans
Support commercialization activities, including pricing inputs, channel strategy considerations, and launch readiness
Contribute to the development of customer-facing materials such as sell sheets, installation guides, service documentation, and training content
Support major industry and distributor trade shows (e.g., AHR, IBS, HARDI, ACCA, regional distributor events)
Collaborate with PSI and Sales teams to support product availability, inventory objectives, and smooth product transitions
Support forecasting, lifecycle transitions, and issue resolution related to supply continuity and customer impact
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of residential ducted unitary HVAC products, technologies, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics sufficient to support product definition, NPI execution, and lifecycle management
Working knowledge of product management processes, cost structures, and value drivers to support product line performance and profitability
Skill in contributing to product strategies and multi-year roadmaps and translating strategic direction into clear product requirements and execution priorities
Ability to identify and drive product, feature, cost, and lifecycle initiatives with measurable impact on product and commercial performance
Skill in resolving frequently difficult, but rarely complex, product and execution issues across development, NPI, supply continuity, and commercialization
Ability to evaluate technical, cost, timing, risk, and customer tradeoffs to support timely, data-informed product decisions
Skill in leading and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver committed product and program outcomes without direct authority
Ability to influence stakeholders through clear communication of product priorities, requirements, and data-driven insights
Ability to own execution of assigned product initiatives from concept through launch and sustainment, ensuring alignment to cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets
Skill in supporting commercialization activities, including pricing inputs, launch readiness, and sales enablement, in partnership with Sales and Product Marketing
Ability to provide direction, coordination, and review of work for supporting team members and extended cross-functional contributors involved in product execution
Skill in delegating work and providing feedback to ensure effective execution and accountability
Ability to apply practical product management experience to independently deliver results within an assigned product portfolio under general supervision
Ability to adapt priorities and execution plans in response to changing business needs, market conditions, and operational constraints
Bachelor's degree in engineering or product management, or equivalent industry experience
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in product management, engineering, sales, or a related discipline
Preferred
HVAC industry experience strongly preferred
Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or similar)
Experience supporting NPI execution across global teams and suppliers
Company
GE Appliances, a Haier company
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.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Nolan
President & Chief Executive Officer
Marc Charnas
CFO & VP Corporate Strategy
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