Senior Manager, Product Unitary HVAC, Residential

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The GE Appliances philosophy backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work invent create do business and serve our communities:we come togetherwe always look for a better way andwe create possibilities.

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How Youll Create Possibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

Serve as the product owner and subject matter expert for assigned residential ducted unitary HVAC product lines.

Contribute to the development and execution of multi-year product roadmaps ensuring alignment with business strategy and adjacent Air & Water portfolios.

Manage full product lifecycle activities including product planning new product introduction (NPI) sustainment and end-of-life transitions.

Drive product line profitability through disciplined feature prioritization cost targets and value propositions in alignment with functional goals.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution

Drive cross-functional alignment and execution for NPI programs partnering with Technology from concept through production launch and post-launch support.

Lead cross-functional execution across engineering quality manufacturing sourcing regulatory and suppliers to deliver approved product specifications agency certifications and launch readiness.

Identify and resolve complex technical commercial and execution challenges that arise during development and launch.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

Drive cross-functional alignment and execution to deliver committed product and program outcomes.

Provide direction coaching and review of work for supporting team members and extended team contributors involved in product execution.

Act as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions within the assigned portfolio.

Market & Commercial Support

Partner with Sales and Product Marketing to translate market insights into product requirements MGPDs and NPI plans.

Support commercialization activities including pricing inputs channel strategy considerations and launch readiness.

Contribute to the development of customer-facing materials such as sell sheets installation guides service documentation and training content.

Support major industry and distributor trade shows (e.g. AHR IBS HARDI ACCA regional distributor events).

Supply & Transition Management

Collaborate with PSI and Sales teams to support product availability inventory objectives and smooth product transitions.

Support forecasting lifecycle transitions and issue resolution related to supply continuity and customer impact.

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Position Competencies (Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities)

Product & Market Knowledge

Knowledge of residential ducted unitary HVAC products technologies regulatory requirements and market dynamics sufficient to support product definition NPI execution and lifecycle management.

Working knowledge of product management processes cost structures and value drivers to support product line performance and profitability.

Strategic & Operational Product Planning

Skill in contributing to product strategies and multi-year roadmaps and translating strategic direction into clear product requirements and execution priorities.

Ability to identify and drive product feature cost and lifecycle initiatives with measurable impact on product and commercial performance.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Skill in resolving frequently difficult but rarely complex product and execution issues across development NPI supply continuity and commercialization.

Ability to evaluate technical cost timing risk and customer tradeoffs to support timely data-informed product decisions.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

Skill in leading and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver committed product and program outcomes without direct authority.

Ability to influence stakeholders through clear communication of product priorities requirements and data-driven insights.

Execution & Commercial Support

Ability to own execution of assigned product initiatives from concept through launch and sustainment ensuring alignment to cost schedule quality and performance targets.

Skill in supporting commercialization activities including pricing inputs launch readiness and sales enablement in partnership with Sales and Product Marketing.

Coordination Coaching & Delegation

Ability to provide direction coordination and review of work for supporting team members and extended cross-functional contributors involved in product execution.

Skill in delegating work and providing feedback to ensure effective execution and accountability.

Professional Experience & Applied Expertise

Ability to apply practical product management experience to independently deliver results within an assigned product portfolio under general supervision.

Ability to adapt priorities and execution plans in response to changing business needs market conditions and operational constraints.

Educational and Experiential Background

Bachelors degree in engineering or product management or equivalent industry experience.

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in product management engineering sales or a related discipline.

Preferred Education/Experience

HVAC industry experience strongly preferred.

Advanced degree (MBA MS Engineering or similar).

Experience supporting NPI execution across global teams and suppliers.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

Working conditions are typical for an office environment.

<20% ongoing travel domestic and/or 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.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

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