Product Manager, Water Cooled Chiller

Trane Technologies · La Crosse · $117,673–$164,675 (stated in the posting)

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Where is the work:

What's in it for you:
The Product Manager, Water Cooled Chillers -  Data Centers will help support the growth and execution of Trane’s Water Cooled Chiller product portfolio within the Americas Commercial HVAC business.  This role is responsible for managing assigned product lines throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing customer and market requirements, supporting product strategy development, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver profitable growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, customer intimacy, and execution discipline with the ability to translate market needs into actionable product plans.  This role will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure delivery against revenue, margin, market share, and customer satisfaction objectives.

This position reports directly to the Senior Product Manager, Water Cooled Chillers – Data Centers. 

What you will do:

• Help manage assigned Water Cooled Chillers product lines throughout the product lifecycle, including roadmap execution, portfolio optimization, and commercialization activities
• Partner with the Senior Product Manager to develop product strategies, growth initiatives, and market expansion opportunities aligned with the broader Data Center business strategy
• Gather and prioritize customer, market, and competitive insights to identify portfolio gaps, product enhancements, and new growth opportunities
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support successful product development, launch execution, and ongoing operational performance
• Drive profitable growth by balancing customer requirements, technical capability, manufacturing readiness, and financial performance
• Support pricing strategy development, margin optimization, and competitive positioning for assigned products
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to develop value propositions, commercial tools, and go-to-market strategies that accelerate growth
• Participate in product line review processes to assess portfolio health, lifecycle positioning, and strategic priorities
• Monitor business performance including revenue, margin, bookings, pipeline trends, and operational execution metrics; develop recommendations for corrective actions when needed
• Serve as a key voice of the customer, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, sales teams, consulting engineers, channel partners, and strategic customers

• Support strategic growth initiatives including capacity expansion, product line extensions, process improvements, and business case development

What you will bring:

• Professional Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, sales, or related commercial/technical roles
  • HVAC industry experience strongly preferred
  • Experience in mission critical, data center, or technical equipment markets preferred
  • Strong business acumen, financial literacy, and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence across a matrixed organization and drive results through collaboration
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced growth environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field required
  • Ability to support occasional travel
• Leadership Competencies and Personal Characteristics
  • Growth mindset with strong bias toward action
  • Customer-first orientation with strong commercial awareness
  • Data-driven decision maker with sound business judgment
  • Effective cross-functional collaborator who builds trust and alignment
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and scaling environments
  • Continuous improvement mindset with passion for execution excellence  

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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