Hiring: Director - Light Unitary Portfolio Company: Trane Technologies Location: Clarksville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:37:23 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Product Management, Project Management, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive experience in product management, portfolio leadership, or marketing with direct responsibility for new product development (NPD), lifecycle management, and complex commercial deployments. Required Skills: •Portfolio Leadership & Strategy •Own the $1.5 Billion Light Commercial Unitary portfolio P&L across channels and markets, establishing and executing ambitious multi-year growth strategies for all unitary equipment product lines and associated lifecycle services to drive dramatic growth. •Lead strategic collaboration with Trane Residential and Trane Supply business units to align product architectures, leverage supply chain scale, and serve customers seamlessly across multiple distribution channels. •Serve customers across diverse channels—including Trane Commercial direct sales offices, independent wholesale distributors, Trane Supply store networks, and national commercial accounts—tailoring product offerings and service delivery to unique channel requirements. •Guide product line teams in investment prioritization, resource allocation, and development of multi-generational product and technology plans (MGPP/MGTP) using disciplined portfolio and innovation management tools to deliver market-leading unitary equipment and service solutions. •Leverage customer insights, competitive intelligence, and market data to drive differentiated, high-efficiency products (including rooftop units, split systems, heat pumps, and connected controls) and elevate customer lifecycle experience. •Partner across the enterprise with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience to achieve sustainability commitments, regulatory and refrigerant compliance, and optimal commercial execution. •Plan, direct, and coordinate a high-impact portfolio of new product development (NPD), capacity expansion, and service innovation projects from inception through commercial launch, ensuring strict adherence to project scope, timeline, quality, and budget. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related technical discipline; MBA or advanced degree highly desired. •Minimum 8–10+ years of progressive experience in product management, portfolio leadership, or marketing with direct responsibility for new product development (NPD), lifecycle management, and complex commercial deployments. •Demonstrated success in managing a substantial commercial portfolio or P&L (experience leading or scaling a portfolio towards the $1.5 Billion level highly advantageous), with demonstrated success driving dramatic revenue and market share growth. •Demonstrated success collaborating across matrixed business units and multi-channel go-to-market environments (e.g., commercial direct sales, independent wholesale distribution, supply stores, and contractor networks). •Deep knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment, light commercial unitary systems, or adjacent engineered industrial equipment and lifecycle services. •Demonstrated success leading, developing, and inspiring teams in high-performance, growth-oriented environments. •Strong business and financial acumen, with proven experience partnering with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and executive leadership. •Exceptional strategic vision, executive presence, and written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. •Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in dynamic, multi-channel markets. •Proven ability to influence without formal authority, build cross-business unit consensus (including between commercial, residential, and supply distribution networks), and resolve conflicts quickly. Compensation: •$198,993 - $302,400 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!