Product Manager, DHW - Waller, United States - Daikin Group

Description

Identify and prioritize business opportunities through Voice of Customer and market analysis for explicit and latent needs
Develop business cases for the development of new products, including recommending product positioning and pricing strategy to produce the lowest cost products, and attain the highest possible margins and long-term market share
Manage product life cycles by establishing short and long range visions for products
Develop product specifications to meet voice of customer needs for markets
Effectively communicate product development priorities and product/project progress
Evaluate and escalate risks in projects/products to supervisor and senior management when appropriate
Monitor competitive activities/products and provide continuous gap analysis in products/services
Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements for products
Contribute to the development of product forecasts
Evaluate and recommend product inventory levels
Establish price to market through margin analysis and competitive positions
Provide sales support for product benefits and features internally and externally (Product/Dealer Meetings)
Participant in additional projects to support ongoing business needs and process improvements

Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated leadership in building strong stakeholder relationships and mitigating conflict
Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
Effective communication skills – verbal, written and public speaking
Ability to develop and deliver effective communication pieces such as (presentations, written memos, etc.)
Applies Voice of Customer techniques to product cycle
Ability to apply business and financial methods
Effective organizational and time management skills
Advanced knowledge of HVAC technology, components and industry
Experience with an HVAC or durable goods manufacturer
Advanced knowledge of durable goods manufacturing processes
Ability to translate complex problems and ideas into easily understood descriptions
Excellent judgement and decision-making skills to lead multi-functional new product programs to market

Experience:
10+ years of experience
Demonstrated experience owning HVAC or DHW (Domestic Hot Water). product strategy preferred

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's of Engineering, MBA preferred

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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