Strategic Segment Leader

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• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!    

• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.    

• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.     

• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.       

• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.     

• Learn more about our benefits here!   

Where is the work:  

• From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires  

The Strategic Segment Leader is responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Trane Technologies’ commercial controls portfolio. This position oversees a team of professionals who support market analysis, requirements, commercialization, and customer‑centric solution development. The position plays a critical role in translating customer insights and market trends into strategic plans, ensuring our controls offerings remain industry‑leading, innovative, and aligned with business growth objectives.

You must possess a blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. You must be able to communicate with all areas of the company. You and your team will work with internal customers in all areas, helping them understand the positioning, key benefits, and customer focus of offerings. You will also serve as the internal and external champion and spokesperson for your offering, especially with the sales channel and key customers to deliver value.

What you will do:   

• Direct the work of team members, setting clear objectives, KPIs, and expectations.
• Oversee workload planning, performance management, career development, and succession planning.
• Coach, mentor, and build team capability in strategic marketing, product management, customer research, and presentation skills.
• Create a collaborative, inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and accountability.
• Oversee project execution to meet financial, timeline, and quality targets.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Service, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to ensure alignment around business objectives.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior executives, customer groups, and external partners.

Team Responsibilities:

• Maintain an in-depth fact base of market trends, customer needs, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics across commercial controls.
• Translate customer research into actionable insights that guide investment prioritization, roadmap development, and product positioning.
• Lead creation of multi-year market strategies that support profitable growth and align with enterprise climate and sustainability goals.
• Champion the business case development process, ensuring strong financial justification for new products and enhancements.
• Serve as the primary internal and external champion of the assigned market offering(s), representing the voice of the customer.
• Support commercialization planning, launch execution, and lifecycle management across the assigned market offering(s)

What you will bring:  

• Bachelor’s degree (Technical, Scientific, or Engineering) with related experience required. 
• 10+ years experience in HVAC, building automation, controls, or product management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex initiatives.
• Strong experience developing business cases and strategic plans.
• Skilled in customer research, market analysis, and competitive assessments.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and long-term planning.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and executive presence.
• Inclusive leadership and ability to develop talent.
• Customer-centric mindset and strong advocacy for user needs.
• Collaborative problem-solving across matrixed organizations.
• Results-driven mindset with financial

Compensation:    

Base Pay Range: $140,000-$218,000+

Additional Compensation: 10-20% incentive

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.  

Equal Employment Opportunity:   
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.