Product Management Director, Light Commercial

Carrier

. Own the European portfolio strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of the LAC, VRF, and Hydronic businesses .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAllendorf (Eder) • GermanyLead💰 €95,500 - €191,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in HVAC product management, including portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, and market analysis. Proven ability to lead geographically distributed teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders while navigating European regulatory requirements.

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HVAC Product ManagementPortfolio StrategyTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementEuropean Regulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

LAC TechnologiesVRF TechnologiesHydronic TechnologiesVentilation TechnologiesControls TechnologiesProduct Portfolio ManagementMarket AnalysisInvestment Decision MakingCompetitive BenchmarkingPricing Strategy

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingExecutive Stakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

HVAC MarketF-GasREACHEcodesignMulti-Brand Portfolio Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the European portfolio strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of the LAC, VRF, and Hydronic businesses
Lead and develop a geographically distributed team of POs across Europe
Serve as the primary strategic interface with Asian product development and R&D teams, influencing roadmap priorities and investment decisions
Translate customer, market, competitive, and regulatory insights into product strategies, platform requirements, and investment priorities
Own business cases and investment recommendations for new product introductions and major portfolio initiatives
Drive portfolio differentiation through technology, feature innovation, and multi-brand portfolio management across Carrier, Toshiba, and Viessmann
Partner with regional and country commercial teams to optimize pricing, positioning, profitability, and market share
Partner closely with the Controls PLO to align roadmaps and deliver integrated HVAC and controls solutions
Lead competitive benchmarking and price positioning recommendations while monitoring competitors, customers, channel dynamics, regulations, industry events, and trade shows
Lead cross-functional alignment across commercial, engineering, quality, operations, service, and marketing teams
Guide portfolio strategy through European regulatory requirements, including F-Gas, REACH, and Ecodesign

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in HVAC product management, marketing, commercial leadership, or related functions
Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
Proven track record managing product portfolios with responsibility for growth, profitability, and investment decisions
Experience leading multinational and geographically dispersed teams
Strong knowledge of LAC, VRF, Hydronic, Ventilation, and Controls technologies and the European HVAC market
Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders across matrix organizations without direct authority
Strong communication, relationship-building, and executive stakeholder management skills
Ability to travel up to 40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term bonus eligibility
Competitive total compensation package
Additional benefits and health programs, varying by position and location