Director, Product Management - Ductless HVAC

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As a GE Appliances’ Air & Water Solutions’ Director, Product Management – Ductless HVAC, you will have responsibility for the strategy and execution of the Ductless HVAC product portfolio, with accountability for revenue growth, profitability, and market performance. This role leads the development and execution of the 1–2 year product roadmap, aligning innovation, lifecycle management, and channel strategy with overall business objectives. You will drive cross-functional execution across engineering, sourcing, quality, sales, marketing, supply chain, and international partners to deliver successful new product introductions, optimize the portfolio, and maintain a strong competitive position in the market.
In partnership with commercial and functional leaders, you will shape market segmentation, pricing strategy, product positioning, and investment priorities, ensuring product decisions translate into measurable business impact. Success in this role requires disciplined product lifecycle governance, strong operational leadership, and the ability to influence key business decisions through data-driven insights and clear executive communication.

Position

Director, Product Management - Ductless HVAC

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Own and execute the multi-year product roadmap for the Ductless HVAC portfolio, aligning product investments to business growth and profitability objectives.
• Establish operating plans that translate business strategy into actionable product initiatives with measurable revenue, margin, and share outcomes.
• Lead portfolio decisions including product introduction, rationalization, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management to optimize financial performance.
• Identify and prioritize growth opportunities based on market analysis, competitive dynamics, and customer insights.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and develop product management resources supporting the Ductless portfolio, providing coaching, performance direction, and strategic alignment.
• Drive cross-functional execution across engineering, sourcing, quality, sales, marketing, supply chain, and international partners to deliver product and financial commitments.
• Influence business decisions by providing data-driven recommendations on segmentation, channel strategy, and product positioning.
• Ensure strong collaboration with Commercial, Sales, and Operations leadership to align demand planning, inventory strategy, and product transitions.

Product Development & Execution

• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle management, from concept development through commercialization and sustainment.
• Direct new product introduction (NPI) efforts, ensuring product specifications, compliance requirements, and agency certifications are achieved on time and within financial targets.
• Champion continuous product improvement initiatives, driving cost optimization, quality enhancements, and feature innovation.
• Utilize technical and market data analytics to inform product enhancements and portfolio decisions.

Market & Customer Leadership

• Lead voice-of-customer integration into product planning and development.
• Partner with Sales to strengthen channel engagement, training effectiveness, and product value communication.
• Guide development of technical and sales enablement materials to support market success.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Position Competencies (Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Strategic Product & Portfolio Leadership: Translates business strategy into 1–2 year product roadmaps for the Ductless HVAC portfolio, aligning investments, lifecycle decisions, and innovation to revenue, margin, and share objectives while leading execution with measurable functional impact.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Manages product line revenue, profitability, pricing, and cost optimization using financial analysis, market trends, and competitive insights to drive portfolio decisions.
• Cross-Functional Execution Leadership: Leads cross-functional teams across engineering, sourcing, quality, sales, supply chain, and commercial functions to deliver NPI and lifecycle performance, aligning stakeholders without direct authority.
• Organizational Influence & Decision Impact: Influences functional leadership decisions through data-driven recommendations on segmentation, channel strategy, product positioning, and investment prioritization.
• Complex Problem Solving & Risk Management: Resolves complex technical and commercial challenges using structured analysis and sound judgment, proactively mitigating risks related to compliance, supply continuity, and market performance.
• Product Development & Lifecycle Governance: Oversees end-to-end lifecycle management, directing NPI execution, regulatory compliance, agency approvals, and launch readiness.
• Market & Customer Leadership: Integrates voice-of-customer, wholesale distribution knowledge, and market intelligence into product planning and value proposition development.
• Talent Leadership & Performance Enablement: Leads and develops product management professionals (as applicable), fostering accountability, strategic thinking, and high performance.
• Operational Planning & Execution Management: Develops and manages short- to mid-term operational plans, monitoring performance metrics to ensure delivery of financial and strategic targets.
• Communication & Executive Presence: Communicates complex technical and commercial strategies clearly to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, demonstrating strong executive presence.
• Technical & Systems Proficiency: Utilizes product lifecycle management tools, financial systems, and data analytics platforms to support portfolio decisions and applies HVAC technical knowledge to ensure specification and compliance alignment.

Educational and Experiential Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, product management, or related field or equivalent experience
• 10 years’ experience working in the HVAC or related industry.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Advanced education or training in product management or HVAC field
• Direct experience working with ductless air products

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Working conditions are typical for an office environment.
• ~20% ongoing travel, domestic and international.  

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

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