Associate Director, Product Management

Carrier

Associate Director in HVAC product management at Carrier overseeing aftermarket parts strategy and lifecycle management across commercial equipment. Collaborating with sales and engineering teams to drive growth and profitability.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeCharlotte • New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead the aftermarket parts strategy for commercial equipment, including portfolio growth, lifecycle management, and profitability improvement
Own lifecycle profitability across the installed base, driving strategies that optimize pricing, mix, availability, and long-term margin performance
Establish and scale operating processes across parts introduction, lifecycle management, and demand planning to drive consistent, repeatable execution
Leverage data and analytics to identify growth opportunities, optimize inventory and forecasting, and improve overall portfolio performance
Partner with sales teams to translate market insights into actionable strategies that improve OEM parts share and customer value propositions
Define and support channel strategy, including distributor and service channels, to improve accessibility, availability, and customer experience
Lead aftermarket readiness for new product introductions, ensuring parts availability, pricing alignment, and lifecycle support
Drive lifecycle strategies for legacy equipment, including parts continuity, serviceability, and long-term profitability
Collaborate across functions within RC and Commercial businesses to align priorities and execute key initiatives
Communicate strategy and insights to internal and external stakeholders, including distributor and customer-facing engagements
Lead and develop a team of product management professionals, building capabilities in strategic thinking, analytics, and cross-functional execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
8 + years of experience in HVAC engineering, product management, product marketing, or aftermarket roles
2 + years of experience with commercial HVAC equipment, processes, and installed base
3 + years of people leadership experience
Degree in Engineering preferred
10+ years of relevant experience preferred
Demonstrated experience developing product portfolio or lifecycle strategies in a complex technical environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize insights into clear business actions
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence executive leadership
Experience driving process improvement or business transformation initiatives
Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and execution-focused environments
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability : Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVAC engineeringproduct managementproduct marketingaftermarket strategylifecycle managementdata analyticsinventory optimizationforecastingprocess improvementbusiness transformation

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkinganalytical skillscommunicationinfluencecross-functional collaborationteam developmentcustomer engagementexecutive engagementdynamic environment adaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreedegree in Engineering