Principal Program Manager – Ductless Advanced Systems

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore discover and build good things together.

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.

Interested in joining us on our journey

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How Youll Create Possibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead the launch of Hotpoint Haier and GE Appliances-branded Mini- and Multi-Split Air Conditioners and accessories.
• Develop and manage detailed program schedules to ensure on-time production readiness and launch execution.
• Create and implement comprehensive qualification plans to meet Marketing Regulatory Safety and Quality requirements.
• Estimate track and report program expenses to meet financial commitments.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering Product Management service quality and sourcing teams.
• Guide development of FMEAs and lead structured risk assessments.

Technical Leadership & System Validation

• Provide technical program oversight for DFS systems under development ensuring performance targets are clearly defined validated and verified.
• Oversee system-level performance testing including capacity efficiency reliability acoustics and environmental compliance.
• Validate and verify product performance against AHRI UL DOE and applicable building and energy conservation codes.
• Develop consolidated test plans and ensure robust data-driven decision-making.
• Provide design guidance to engineering teams and suppliers to close technical gaps optimize system architecture and ensure performance robustness.
• Review and challenge technical trade-offs ensuring design solutions meet both performance and cost targets.
• Gain participate and apply expertise in DFS industry standards rulemaking specifications development and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and product service specialists to develop installation operation and maintenance documentation.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for performance or reliability issues.

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Understanding of industry standards (UL AHRI DOE) and ability to develop consolidated test plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for learning.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional organization.
• Experience in designing building and executing test plans with the ability to present data and debate technical issues.
• Experience working in a global environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Willingness to travel to China up to 10%.

Desired Characteristics Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in product design and development.
• Design experience with HVAC/Refrigeration systems particularly duct-free or split systems.
• Strong system-level engineering mindset with experience validating and verifying thermal refrigerant and control system performance.
• Ability to evaluate multiple design options in parallel and use engineering logic and data to select the optimum system architecture.
• Demonstrated leadership on complex design projects requiring cross-functional integration.

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.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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