HVAC Product Planning Program Manager

About the Role

LG Electronics is hiring a Program Manager to own the forward direction of our HVAC product line within the Eco Solutions division. This role tracks market needs, regulatory change, and the competitive landscape, translating these inputs into a product roadmap that keeps our platforms ahead of the market. This is an individual contributor role reporting to a Senior Program Manager or Product Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor market needs, customer requirements, and industry trends across assigned product lines.
• Track regulatory and code changes (e.g., DOE, EPA, ASHRAE, UL, AHRI) and assess impact on current and future products.
• Research and maintain a view of the competitive landscape, including product specifications, positioning, and pricing.
• Support development and maintenance of the product roadmap.
• Translate market and regulatory inputs into clear product requirements for engineering.
• Partner with engineering, marketing, and sales to gather input on feature and platform decisions.
• Prepare market and competitive analysis materials for internal reviews and leadership updates.
• Support business case development for new product initiatives, including cost and volume assumptions.
• Coordinate with Korea HQ counterparts on product planning, specifications, and timing.
• Assist with go-to-market planning and cross-functional launch coordination.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 0–4 years of experience in product management, product development, or applications engineering.
• HVAC industry experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in Korean and English (written and verbal) is preferred, sufficient for technical and business discussions.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and components, or a strong technical aptitude to build that knowledge quickly.
• Ability to read and interpret regulatory and standards documentation.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable synthesizing market, technical, and financial information into a clear recommendation.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills across technical and business audiences.
• Willingness to travel domestically and to Korea as needed (estimated 10–15%).