Product Manager - Heating

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What we can offer:

A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success

The Opportunity:

As the Product Manager - HVAC Heating Products, you will work with our Regional Sales Managers to develop and implement marketing plans to grow the business and build brand loyalty.
The focus of this role will be to develop and manage new build or renovation projects from the planning and budgeting phase through confirmation or order placed.
You will also focus on portfolio strategy, product road map, new product introduction, pricing, and overall product lifecycle management.


Position Summary:

Project Management

- Utilize project management principles and methodologies to effectively plan, execute, and control projects.

- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful completion.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, both internally and with external stakeholders.

(Across the US and Korea)

Product Management

- Take charge of product road mapping and oversee the launch and end-of-life processes for new products.

- Conduct market and industry research to identify business opportunities and develop effective strategies.

- Control product pricing to optimize profitability.

- Conducted market research to identify customers and potential competitive advantages.

- Planned the sales target depending on market demand and performed financial analysis for sales profit.

Supply Chain Management

- Monitor the entire logistics process, from receiving to delivery, to ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Work closely with demand planners to update future project pipelines, plan on-hand stock, and identify
potential risks such as lead time issues or shortages.

- Determine the needed quantity of parts and set up the safety stock considering expected demand.

Strategic Planning

- Execute sales and marketing activities to drive revenue growth and achieve profit targets.
- Develop and implement sales support programs and promotional pricing to enhance revenue generation.
- Analyze vertical market growth and trends to forecast product demand, minimize long-term inventory, and
ensure optimal product combinations.

- Enhanced product development by conducting thorough market research and competitive analysis.

- Communicated with the sales team by providing market trends for insight and technical guidance on product
features and capabilities.

Business Development

- Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand the company's presence in the market.

- Build and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders to drive long-term growth.

- Develop and present business cases for new products or partnerships, aligning with overall company goals.

- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to support customer acquisition and retention strategies.

- Evaluate emerging market opportunities and make recommendations for expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

- Take ownership of the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery of
projects.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, anticipating and addressing potential issues to keep the project
on track.
- Communicate project status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders at various levels.

Product Strategy

- Gain a deep understanding of the customer experience, identify product gaps, and generate new ideas that
grow market share, improve customer experience, and drive growth.
- Create buy-in for the product vision internally, aligning stakeholders around the strategic direction.

Product Planning and Execution

- Provide input into product pricing and positioning strategies to maximize market competitiveness and
profitability.
- Translate product strategies into detailed requirements and prototypes, ensuring alignment with customer
needs and business goals.
- Scope and prioritize activities based on their potential impact on the business and customer satisfaction.

Collaboration and Execution

- Work closely with engineering teams to drive efficient and timely product development, ensuring quick
time-to-market.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, public relations, executives, and other product
management team members, to effectively coordinate product launches.
- Participate in product launches, working closely with marketing/public relations, executives, and other product
management team members.

Business Development

- Lead efforts to identify and explore new market opportunities, forming partnerships and alliances that drive business growth.

- Develop strategic plans for business expansion in new regions or markets.

- Work with cross-functional teams to execute on strategic initiatives, integrating new business opportunities with existing operations.

Qualifications:

Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.7 years + experience is required.Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.Proficiency in market research, strategic planning, and business analysis.Knowledge of supply chain management principles.Strong communication and leadership skills.Bilingual (English / Korean)

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