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Trane Technologies Senior IT Product Portfolio Manager in La Crosse, Wisconsin
At Trane Technologies TM and through our businesses including Trane ® and Thermo King ® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
Thrive at work and at home:
Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE !
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
401(k) match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution!
Paid Time Off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support .
Learn more about our benefits here (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) !
Job Summary :
The Senior IT Product Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing the people, projects, and business relationships within a defined portfolio of products in the Commercial HVAC Business Unit. This role requires a strong focus on facilitating employee growth and development, overseeing project execution, and establishing strong business partnerships. The Senior IT Manager will play a critical role in driving team success and achieving organizational goals.
Where is the work:
This position has been designated as remote/virtual. For an individual currently located in either our La Crosse or Davidson campuses, we will request a Hybrid work schedule.
Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):
People:
Implement performance management strategies to proactively support and uplift team members, ensuring effective evaluation and continuous improvement of their performance.
Plan and execute compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Facilitate HR policies and procedures within the team, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal guidelines.
Collaborate with team members to identify and support career progression opportunities and development plans.
Foster a culture of talent growth and development through mentorship, training programs, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
Lead the hiring process, including identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
Promote employee engagement by facilitating communication, addressing concerns, and fostering a positive work environment.
Manage workload to ensure work-life balance and support team members in finding effective solutions.
Project Work/Continuous Improvement:
Develop and communicate a clear vision for IT projects and feature/enhancement work, aligning with business objectives and emerging technologies and trends.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of product roadmaps, long-range plans (LRP), and annual operation planning (AOP) to effectively allocate resources and prioritize initiatives.
Oversee the sourcing of third-party licenses and manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and supplemental staff.
Review and execute consultant statements of work (SOW), manage contracts, and monitor service level agreements (SLAs).
Provide leadership in the execution of projects and CI work, ensuring alignment with the established vision and milestones.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity and data protection.
Assist with project escalation, troubleshooting and problem resolution, ensuring project objectives are achieved.
Ensure that the operating model is well documented and always evolving to continue getting better at achieving our goals of
More accurate forecasting
Quicker turn-around times
Higher levels of quality
Adherence to standard work as well as mentoring/coaching individuals in the same are keys to success.
Business Relationships:
Align with business portfolio owners to understand their strategic priorities and objectives.
Collaborate with portfolio architects to ensure IT solutions align with business needs and architectural guidelines.
Provide regular updates on the team's progress and deliverables to the IT Director and other relevant stakeholders.
Participate in leadership initiatives and activities to contribute to the overall success of the entire Opportunity to Cash (OTC) team.
Represent the team in leadership report-outs, providing project status updates, compliance activities, and sourcing requests.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or a related field) and at least 10 years of work experience managing people, team or projects within an IT organization is required.
Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus.
Key Skills or Competencies:
Strong knowledge of performance management, compensation planning and HR policies and procedures.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Understanding of emerging technologies and trends in the IT industry.
Knowledge of contract management, vendor relationships and service level agreements.
Base Compensation Range is $108,000 to $224,000 annually. Total compensation for this role will include an Incentive/Bonus plan. Disclaimer : This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual pay could be a result of seniority/experience level, merit and geographic location where the actual work is performed.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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