Product Manager - Enthalpic Wheel ERV's

Description:

We’re seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong track record of leading product line strategy, development, and growth within the Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) market—specifically ERVs utilizing enthalpic wheel technology. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of HVAC or building energy systems product management experience, deep insight into the North American applied ERV and enthalpic wheel market, and an ability to drive competitive product strategies from concept through commercial success.

The Product Manager defines and executes the product vision for commercial and residential ERV product lines where enthalpic wheel technology applies. This includes product lifecycle ownership, strategic planning, market expansion initiatives, and delivering product profitability through innovation, market intelligence, and technical leadership.

This role is highly cross-functional—you’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, TSS, and external partners to guide product positioning, technical direction, design-for-manufacturing considerations, launch strategies, and customer engagement. You’ll also support key customers and sales channels with technical presentations, industry insights, and field knowledge.

A strong understanding of ERV applications, energy recovery fundamentals, psychrometrics, and industry codes is essential (ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1, 62.2, HVI, I-Codes, and Canadian equivalents).

Travel up to 25% within North America.

Who We Are

At RenewAire, we’ve been innovating energy recovery ventilation solutions for 40+ years—improving indoor air quality while reducing energy consumption. Our people-centric culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. Based in Madison, WI, we proudly hold Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certifications—reflecting our commitment to sustainability, well-being, and high performance.

What Product Managers – Enthalpic Wheel ERVs Do (Essential Responsibilities)

Product Management

• Define the product strategy and roadmap for ERVs using enthalpic wheel technology
  
• Manage the full product lifecycle from strategic planning through tactical execution
  
• Align product development with market trends, code updates, and industry standards
  
• Conduct market research and create detailed market requirement documents
  
• Maintain deep knowledge of competitive products, pricing, and emerging technologies
  
• Lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Marketing, Operations) to meet product goals
  
• Build and execute go-to-market plans across commercial and residential applications
  
• Analyze potential partner or technology relationships across Soler & Palau Group
  
• Support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and strategic pricing decisions
  
• Participate in industry trade shows and customer events
  
• Provide training, sales support, channel support, and internal SME guidance
  
• Collaborate with other Product Managers to support broader organizational goals

Product Marketing

• Develop product marketing plans and campaigns to drive awareness and demand
  
• Support product launches, PR, advertising, and promotional initiatives
  
• Deliver technical presentations, sales tools, and training content
  
• Provide market research insights to guide sales and marketing teams
  
• Optimize product market positioning and pricing through analytics
  
• Identify new tools or services that support company growth

Customer & End-User Support

• Coordinate and analyze customer and end-user feedback
  
• Use market insights, warranty trends, and designer input to refine product features
  
• Support continuous product improvement initiatives
  

Who Product Managers – Enthalpic Wheel ERVs Are

• Business savvy with strong market and technical insight
  
• Experienced working in global, cross-functional teams
  
• Skilled at translating technical concepts into customer value
  
• Strong communicator – verbal, written, presentation
  
• Strategic thinker with solid judgment and analytical capability
  
• Results-driven and accountable with strong execution skills
  
• Innovator and change driver who pushes continuous improvement
  
• Ethical, honest, and team-oriented
  
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
  
• Passionate about energy efficiency, IAQ, and sustainability
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Technology, or related field (MBA preferred)
  
• 7+ years HVAC product management experience with proven success launching enthalpic-wheel-based ERVs
  
• Deep understanding of ERV systems, psychrometrics, and energy recovery principles
  
• Strong market intelligence across HVAC energy recovery technologies
  
• Proficiency in market analysis, competitive intelligence, and pricing strategy
  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (advanced Excel)
  
• Experience with ERP, CRM, and configurator tools
  
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

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Requirements:

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee may be required to make site visits for the purpose of starting, commissioning or troubleshooting equipment. This may involve climbing ladders to access roof-top mounted units and entering attic spaces to access mezzanine mounted units or similar. Employee must frequently lift and or move up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to up to 50 lbs. Specific vision required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely, sound decisions. Take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary. Communicate with other employees and customers, perform an assortment of administrative tasks, and have personal management skills. Possess advanced customer service skills, the ability to develop professional relationships with customers and employees. Demonstrate attention to detail and exert high effort and focus on very busy days. Must be able to make sound decisions and remain calm under high pressure situations. Must continually identify personal knowledge and perspective gaps and self-educate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a production environment with mechanical and electrical assembly operations, continuous manufacturing equipment and vehicles. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.