What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Product Manager - Controls position at Lennox International?
Company Overview
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
Integrity, Respect, and Excellence aren't just what we say—they are what we do!
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing:
We are seeking a dynamic Principal Product Manager to lead and expand our Smart Thermostat, Controls and Zoning Products portfolio. This is a high-impact role responsible for setting and executing a vision for products that align with our brand, meet customer needs, and drive growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Own Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the product roadmap and vision for Lennox’s thermostat, controls and zoning categories, focusing on innovation, customer value, and strategic positioning in the market.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in product ideation, development, and launch, influencing stakeholders across engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to achieve aligned goals.
- Data-Driven Insights & Analytics: Utilize data and market insights to identify customer needs, anticipate market trends, and make informed decisions, continually refining the customer experience.
- New Product Initiatives (NPI): Oversee the entire NPI lifecycle for products, collaborating closely with R&D, sales, and customer service to ensure successful rollouts.
- Competitive Analysis & Market Understanding: Conduct comprehensive analysis of competitors and emerging trends to maintain a competitive edge and influence product direction.
- Product Performance Optimization: Monitor sales, production, and inventory trends, influencing pricing strategies, profitability, and efficiencies to enhance product margins.
- Customer Engagement & Storytelling: Deliver compelling narratives around the value and impact of our products to engage internal teams and drive external marketing efforts.
The Compensation range for this position is approximately $129,600 - $170,100 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education. In addition, you will have the opportunity 15% annual bonus.
Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of relevant experience in product management, preferably with complex products or digital platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in product lifecycle management, branding, and customer insights, with an emphasis on IoT or connected home technology.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to leverage data insights and market analysis to influence product direction.
- Exceptional communication skills with a talent for storytelling to influence cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Strong analytical, forecasting, and presentation skills, capable of distilling complex data into actionable plans.
- Cross-functional leadership abilities to drive alignment, engage stakeholders, and achieve ambitious goals.
WE VALUE DIVERSITY
We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options. This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.
- Competitive base salary
- Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
- Mental and financial health programs
- Outstanding 401k with company matching
- Employee stock purchase program
- Community involvement opportunities
- Robust employee assistance program
- And much, much more!
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Salary : $129,600 - $170,100
