Program Manager

The Opportunity LG Electronics Air Solutions is hiring a Senior Program Manager to take ownership of the long-term direction of an assigned product line. This role is accountable for reading market needs, regulatory change, and the competitive landscape, and turning that understanding into a product roadmap and strategy that leadership and engineering can execute against. The Senior Program Manager works cross-functionally across engineering, marketing, sales, and Korea HQ, and may mentor junior Program Managers. Responsibilities Own the product roadmap and long-term strategy for an assigned product line, from market input through launch Anticipate and interpret regulatory and code changes (DOE, EPA, ASHRAE, UL, AHRI, and similar bodies) and set product direction to stay ahead of them Lead ongoing competitive analysis and benchmarking; identify white space and positioning opportunities Define product requirements and business cases for new platforms and major feature investments Present roadmap, market analysis, and business cases to executive leadership and Korea HQ Direct cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, sales, operations) through product planning and launch Own pricing, volume, and margin assumptions for the roadmap in partnership with finance Build and maintain relationships with Korea HQ product planning counterparts to align regional and global roadmaps Mentor and review the work of junior product managers Represent the company with industry bodies, customers, and channel partners on product direction as needed Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline; advanced degree a plus 5+ years of experience in product management or product development, with direct HVAC or related mechanical equipment experience Bilingual in Korean and English required, both written and verbal, sufficient for executive-level technical and business discussions Demonstrated ownership of a product roadmap or portfolio, including market analysis and business case development Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, applicable codes, and industry standards Track record of navigating regulatory change and translating it into product strategy Proven ability to influence senior leadership and align cross-functional teams without direct authority Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and executive audiences Willingness to travel domestically and to Korea as needed (estimated 15-25%) Recruiting Range $100,000–$127,000 USD Benefits 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 Applicants Applicants 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. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied. #J-18808-Ljbffr