LG Electronics

Sr HVAC Product Planning Engineering Program Manager

LG Electronics$100K — $127K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering; advanced degree preferred
  • 5+ years in product management or development, specifically in HVAC or related areas
  • Bilingual in Korean and English, proficient for executive discussions
  • Experience owning a product roadmap or portfolio with market analysis and business case development
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and relevant industry standards
  • Proven track record in navigating regulatory changes and influencing product strategy
  • Ability to influence without direct authority across teams

Responsibilities

  • Own product roadmap and long-term strategy for assigned product line until market launch
  • Interpret regulatory changes to guide product direction proactively
  • Conduct competitive analysis to uncover market opportunities
  • Define business cases for new platforms and significant feature investments
  • Present strategies and analyses to executive leadership and Korea HQ
  • Lead cross-functional teams through product planning and launch phases
  • Manage pricing, volume, and margin assumptions in collaboration with finance

Benefits

  • No-cost premiums for medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible dependents
  • Immediate vesting in 401(k) with competitive matching contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off including holidays and combined sick/vacation days
  • Performance-based short-term incentives
  • Access to mental health resources for employees and their families
  • Family-oriented benefits, including paid parental leave and support for families with special needs
  • Group rate life and disability insurance
Full Job Description
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.

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics Inc. is a South Korean multinational electronics company headquartered in Yeouido-dong, Seoul, South Korea. LG Electronics is a part of the LG Corporation, the fourth-largest chaebol in South Korea, and its global sales reached US$55.91 billion in 2014. It comprises four business units: Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliances & Air Solutions and Vehicle Components, with Starion India as its main production vendor for refrigeration and washing machines in the Indian sub-continent. LG Electronics acquired Zenith in 1995 and controls 37.9 percent of LG Display as of 2013. Since 2008, LG Electronics remains the world's fourth-largest LCD television manufacturer. The company has 128 operations worldwide, employing 83,000 people.
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