Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

 

Daikin Applied is seeking a dynamic Sr. Director – Digital Commercial Solutions who will develop, launch, maintain and evolve a word class solutions function, capable of delivering an unrivaled digital experience for our customers and stakeholders. Come to be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

 

Location: Plymouth, MN - Remote

 

What you will do:

 

The successful candidate for this role is a product thought leader who understands that product management is the key to aligning technology, customer needs and business outcomes; that the right technology decisions are those that serve the customer and the business. This newly created role in the Digital & IT organization will be responsible for creating and guiding the digital product portfolio that is oriented towards commercial solutions and digital offerings.

 

Own the commercial solutions business space for digital and technology scope working closely with business leaders and customers to ensure alignment of business needs with digital strategy, roadmap and priority Conceptualize and implement a product centric framework to drive prioritization of key digital capabilities for solutions lifecycle Identify and evaluate new digital product opportunities leading to increased competitiveness and revenues, while improving overall productivity of sales and marketing organization Manage industry research on market and growth opportunities in close cooperation with product experts, marketing, sales, and R&D Plan and support new product introductions including requirement definition, feature prioritization, implementation signoffs, field readiness, product documentation, and market launch in coordination with Marketing, Technical Support, Operations, Customer Support, and Sales Cultivate and grow relationships with external and internal customers to deliver innovative and quality driven products in a timely and effective manner leading to external customer satisfaction, and business growth Modernize, evolve and productize existing technologies Differentiate the business by driving and delivering a digitally powered suite of services and solutions Develop and execute a comprehensive solutions transformation strategy aligned with organizational objectives and market trends Lead cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement innovative customer solutions Oversee the full solutions lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market demands, and business growth Cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and internal teams, to drive collaboration and product excellence Leverage data-driven insights to inform decisions on market positioning, competitive intelligence, and roadmap development

 

What’s in it for you:  

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or degree with product management certifications and training (Pragmatic Marketing Certified, AIPMM, Product Management University) 15 years product management experience in B2B products, including demonstrated experience in product & portfolio management, product transformations, NPI, roadmaps, market-fit, and competitive research 10 years management experience, developing, mentoring, and growing high-performing teams Knowledge of product management applied in the combination of hardware, software, and services Experience growing from project-based activities to products, transforming Familiar with industrial manufacturing operations and processes Knowledge of IT processes and operations, including agile development Understanding of smart buildings, components, sensors and monitoring Superior communication skills, both written and verbal Executive presence, industry thought leader Financial acumen with associated business case and metrics 25% travel required

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

MBA highly desired Experience in the HVAC industry Digital Transformation and/or productizing digital services

Benefits:

 

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance   401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage Short term and long-term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

 

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $225,000 - $250,000 (+ bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.