Category Management Director

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.
Role Overview : We are seeking an experienced Smart Home and Underfloor Heating Product Category Manager to join our team. As a Product Category Manager, you will be responsible for defining and executing the global strategy for the Smart Home and Underfloor Heating Product Category, within the overall Residential Portfolio strategy. The Product Category Manager works cross-functionally to optimise portfolio performance, margin, and market share.
Portfolio Lifecycle Management
Determine the product offering within the category to meet customer needs and maximise sales growth and profitability
Monitor portfolio performance (revenue, margin, market share) and drive improvement actions
Source customer- and market challenges as material for customer-led innovation, to identify high-quality problems to solve and develop differentiated and high-value solutions
Establish and nourish relationships with sales teams and customers to achieve the customer intimacy required for successful roadmap and solution development, and to maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging market needs and requirements
Translate insights into concrete product or feature development
Support customer interactions and key account initiatives
Go-to-Market Support
Define and support value-based pricing strategies in collaboration with the Pricing Manager
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams
Establish and nourish relationships with sales teams and customers to achieve customer intimacy required for successful roadmap progress and a deep understanding of market needs and requirements
Support forecasting and planning activities by providing market intelligence and volume projections
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Technical Sales, or Design/Planning within the HVAC or fluid control industries
Solid grasp of product lifecycle management
Proven ability to develop and implement data-driven strategies
Proficient in English (spoken and written)
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (approx. Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality and timely delivery
Opportunity to support the growth of the Heatmiser business whilst being part of a large organisation with over 10,000 employees in 50+ countries
Be part of a company at the forefront of innovation, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities
Personal growth, career development and networking opportunities within the business, division or the wider Group
Be part of a company that is committed to inclusion and diversity
Attractive remuneration package including a range of wellbeing benefits
Modern office building with free parking and links to major motorways, airports and cities in the North of the UK
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI, we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimising our impact on the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.