Product Manager, Digital Solutions

At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead/coordinate efforts to understand and meet customer needs for new products/services or line extensions and make recommendations on the product/service features that need to be developed/included
• Define compelling value propositions and underlying product requirements based on market assessment, customer needs discovery sessions, and customer feedback loops
• Initiate projects for new or updated products/services or line extensions and prioritize portfolio of projects under development on a regular basis
• Manage the product development lifecycle end-to-end to drive commercial, technical, and operational / support readiness across all phases, with special emphasis on product requirements and product launch readiness
• Manage the product backlog and oversee planning and execution in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Own the business case for product investment opportunities – clearly define the value proposition; partner with Sales, Finance, and Technology to validate revenue projections, cost estimates, and ROI
• Lead the execution of the required analyses to determine the recommended prices and pricing policies for new products/services or extensions
• Coordinate with the marketing and sales teams to develop and implement a marketing strategy and plan (including targeted programs and promotions) for each new product/service or extension
• Coordinate with the sales team to determine the best distribution strategy for each new product/service or line extension.
• Lead the launch of new updated products/services or line extensions and ensure that all the volume, profitability and quality targets defined in the respective business cases are met or exceeded
• Provide leadership to drive consistency in the New Product Development (NPD) process, VAVE, quality and reliability to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Work with external third parties to assess and achieve partnerships opportunities
• Travel Required: 10%- 15%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in a digital or technology-focused role.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing digital products.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with data analytics tools and techniques to measure product performance and user engagement.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organization skills and flexibility to handle a variety of time-sensitive tasks and projects
• Passion for technology and a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Knowledge of the transport refrigeration business and trucking industry preferred, but not required.

We offer: We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.