Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Daikin Applied Americas is a global HVAC company seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead its Data Center Controls Solutions portfolio. The role owns product strategy and roadmaps, leads lifecycle management and new product introductions, develops go-to-market plans, and coordinates cross-functional teams and technology partners to deliver controls, software, analytics, connectivity, and digital solutions for data center customers.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute the portfolio strategy and long-term roadmap for Data Center Controls Solutions, aligning with Daikin Applied's growth objectives and data center market strategy
- Serve as the primary product management interface with the Data Center Corporate Team to identify market opportunities, customer needs, technology trends, and competitive threats
- Define solution requirements spanning building controls, equipment controls, automation platforms, digital services, analytics, cloud connectivity, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled capabilities
- Lead the product lifecycle from concept development through launch, commercialization, growth, and end-of-life management
- Develop business cases, market assessments, customer value propositions, pricing strategies, and revenue forecasts for new offerings
- Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating engineering, Digital, manufacturing, operations, service, sales, marketing, and external technology partners
- Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies, including positioning, messaging, sales enablement, launch plans, and channel engagement
- Act as the subject matter expert for data center controls and digital solutions, supporting strategic customer engagements, industry events, sales pursuits, and executive-level customer discussions
- Analyze market trends, competitive offerings, customer feedback, and industry developments to guide portfolio investment decisions
- Establish and maintain partnerships with third-party technology vendors, cloud providers, software partners, and ecosystem participants to expand solution capabilities
- Monitor portfolio performance, profitability, adoption metrics, and customer satisfaction, recommending actions to optimize business results
- Collaborate with sales and service organizations to identify growth opportunities and improve customer experiences across the product lifecycle
- Support strategic planning activities, including annual operating plans, growth initiatives, portfolio reviews, and investment prioritization
- Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and ensure alignment of objectives across multiple organizations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical
- Computer, Building Automation Systems or related technical discipline
- 6 to 8 years in product Management, Building Automation, Controls, Data Center Infrastructure, HVAC Systems, Digital Services, Software Solutions, or related technologies
- 5 + years in product management leadership within controls, software, digital services, cloud-connected solutions, or mission-critical infrastructure markets
- Demonstrated success leading product strategy and managing profitable technology portfolios
- Strong understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC Controls, equipment controls, and integrated solutions architectures
- Knowledge of mission-critical data center environments and their operational requirements
- Experience leading product lifecycle management and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
- Ability to develop business cases, perform market assessments, and define product investment strategies
- Strong understanding of customer requirements analysis, product road mapping, and commercialization
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills
- Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a highly matrixed organization
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel approximately 20–30%
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- 10 + years experience serving Data Center, Mission-Critical, or Building Technologies markets
- Experience with data center cooling, controls architectures, thermal management systems, and mission-critical infrastructure
- Knowledge of cloud-connected platforms, IoT architecture, analytics, AI/ML applications, and digital services
- Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, edge, or AI-focused data center environments
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and connected building technologies
- Experience working with software vendors, cloud providers, technology alliances, and strategic partners
- Experience launching software, SaaS, analytics, optimization, monitoring, or digital service offerings
- MBA or advanced business training
- Experience developing and executing vertical market strategies
- Strong understanding of GTM planning, channel engagement, sales enablement, and value proposition development
Benefits
- Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
- Company-provided life insurance, plus optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees, plus 11 company-paid holidays
- Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
- Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state and local law
- Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
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