Product Manager

Product Manager

Location: Remote, or can be based in Redmond, Oregon; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Memphis, Tennessee; or Longview, Texas

Compensation: $125,000-$167,000 DOE + 20% Annual Incentive Plan + 25% Long-Term Incentive Plan

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company

HireIQ Solutions is leading the search for a Product Manager at a US manufacturer of engineered-to-order HVAC and thermal management systems serving data centers, cleanrooms, and complex commercial/industrial environments. The company designs, fabricates, and tests custom air-handling and cooling solutions in-house for speed, quality, and reliability. With continued expansion in the data center market, the business is investing in product leadership that can balance commercial strategy with technical execution to shape the next phase of growth. The role is focused on the company's data center products portfolio and will own product direction from concept through end-of-life.

About the Role

This is a high-impact Product Management role at the intersection of business strategy and engineering execution. You will lead the full lifecycle of one or more data center product lines, acting as the quarterback across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and IT to align market needs with technical development and commercial success. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of business and engineering judgment, deep HVAC, thermal management, or cooling systems knowledge, and the ability to drive product strategy, prioritization, pricing, and go-to-market execution. This search is moving quickly, and the company is looking to interview and hire immediately.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute product strategy aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and market trends.
• Define and communicate the product roadmap for the data center products portfolio, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders.
• Own the full product lifecycle from concept through launch, market adoption, and end-of-life planning.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned products, including product, application, and regulatory matters.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and voice-of-customer discovery to identify opportunities for product innovation, feature additions, and product variants.
• Build and maintain market models using internal and external data to guide product investment, pricing, and positioning decisions.
• Prepare and present business cases for product investments, including KPIs and financial measures that define success.
• Own pricing strategy and price architecture to maximize value capture and support timely, accurate system updates.
• Support development of sales selection tools and collaborate with Marketing on collateral, technical literature, presentations, and training content.
• Participate in train-the-trainer efforts to equip sales and technical teams with the knowledge needed to support customers effectively.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in HVAC, thermal management, cooling systems, or a related industry; data center exposure is strongly preferred.
• Strong balance of commercial leadership and technical fluency, with the ability to lead both business and engineering efforts.
• Deep understanding of HVAC systems, thermal management systems, and broader cooling technologies.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of HVAC and/or data center industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
• Experience with product development processes and sales selection tools.
• Self-directed, organized, customer-focused, and effective at managing multiple priorities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Remote or office-based work, with periodic visits to manufacturing facilities and other company locations.
• Exposure to seasonal temperatures, dust, and chemical fumes during site visits.
• Ability to walk up to one mile at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel required: approximately 20-30%.