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Product Category Manager – Thermostatic Control
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
65 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Product Category Manager – Thermostatic Control
IMI Climate Control
• Define and execute the global category strategy aligned with portfolio and business objectives • Own the full product lifecycle, from early ideation through launch and phase‑out • Optimize portfolio performance, including revenue, margin, market share, and SKU complexity • Use customer, market, and competitive insights to drive customer‑led innovation • Translate insights into clear product roadmaps, features, and value propositions • Partner with Sales and customers to build strong market understanding and support key accounts • Support go‑to‑market activities, including value‑based pricing, positioning, and launches • Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing • Contribute to forecasting and planning through market intelligence and volume projections
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field (or equivalent experience)
- Extensive experience in product management, portfolio management, technical sales, or related roles, ideally within HVAC, hydronic, or fluid control industries
- Strong understanding of thermostatic controls, hydronic systems, and product lifecycle management
- Commercial mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complexity into clarity
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-influencing skills in an international environment
- Collaborative leadership style and a proactive, results-oriented mindset
- Fluency in English, German is an advantage
- Willingness to travel internationally to customers, sites, and industry events.
Benefits
- Opportunity to support the growth of the IMI Climate business whilst being part of a large organisation with over 10,000 employees in 50+ countries
- Be part of a company at the forefront of innovation, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities
- Personal growth, career development and networking opportunities within the business, division or the wider Group
- Be part of a company that is committed to inclusion and diversity
- Attractive remuneration package including a range of wellbeing benefits
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