HVAC Product Planning Program Manager

LG Electronics is a global technology company whose Eco Solutions business develops innovative HVAC and home technology products. The HVAC Product Planning Program Manager will monitor market, regulatory, customer, and competitive inputs to shape product roadmaps and requirements. The role also supports business cases, cross-functional coordination, product launches, and collaboration with Korea headquarters.

What you'll do:

• Monitor market needs, customer requirements, and industry trends across assigned product lines
• Track regulatory and code changes (DOE, EPA, ASHRAE, UL, AHRI, and similar bodies) and assess impact on current and future products
• Research and maintain a working view of the competitive landscape, including product specifications, positioning, and pricing
• Support development and maintenance of the product roadmap under the direction of senior product management
• 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

What they're looking for:

• * 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 a plus
• * 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%)
• * Bilingual in Korean and English preferred, both written and verbal, sufficient for technical and business discussions

Benefits:

• 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• Support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.
• Temporary/Contractors: Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.