Product Planning Program Manager

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At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. LG Electronics Eco Solutions is hiring a Program Manager to help own the forward direction of our product line. This role tracks market needs, regulatory change, and the competitive landscape, and translates those inputs into a product roadmap that keeps our platforms ahead of the market. This is an individual contributor role reporting to a Senior Program Manager or Product Development Manager, intended for someone early in their product management career with a technical foundation to build on.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor market needs, customer requirements, and industry trends across assigned product linesTrack regulatory and code changes (DOE, EPA, ASHRAE, UL, AHRI, and similar bodies) and assess impact on current and future productsResearch and maintain a working view of the competitive landscape, including product specifications, positioning, and pricingSupport development and maintenance of the product roadmap under the direction of senior product managementTranslate market and regulatory inputs into clear product requirements for engineeringPartner with engineering, marketing, and sales to gather input on feature and platform decisionsPrepare market and competitive analysis materials for internal reviews and leadership updatesSupport business case development for new product initiatives, including cost and volume assumptionsCoordinate with Korea HQ counterparts on product planning, specifications, and timingAssist with go-to-market planning and cross-functional launch coordinationSkills and QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline0–4 years of experience in product management, product development, or applications engineering; HVAC industry experience a plusBilingual in Korean and English preferred, both written and verbal, sufficient for technical and business discussionsWorking knowledge of HVAC systems and components, or a strong technical aptitude to build that knowledge quicklyAbility to read and interpret regulatory and standards documentationStrong analytical skills; comfortable synthesizing market, technical, and financial information into a clear recommendationProficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Clear written and verbal communication skills across technical and business audiencesWillingness to travel domestically and to Korea as needed (estimated 10–15%)#LI-DB2Recruiting Range$75,000—$101,000 USDBenefits Offered Full-Time Employees:No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors: Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.Privacy Notice to California ApplicantsApplicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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