Technical Product Manager Heating Networks

About BDR Thermea Group

We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of sustainable climate and sanitary hot water solutions and services around the world. We provide smart thermal comfort solutions for residential and commercial buildings with near-zero carbon footprint. With over 7,000 employees across the world and annual sales close to €2.1 billion, we operate in over 102 countries and have 5 Business Development Units and 13 Manufacturing sites worldwide. We own and sell many of the leading brands for heating products, including Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje, Baymak and Chappée.

Our commitment to promoting internal mobility is a proof to our belief that every employee has the potential to achieve their career goals within BDR Thermea Group. With a wide range of career opportunities and development programs, we are dedicated to helping you grow and thrive both personally and professionally.

We invite you to explore the many exciting career paths available to you on our internal career page and take the first step towards realizing your full potential.

About The Team:

The Product Management team’s role is to drive the successful development, delivery, and management of a product proposition throughout its lifecycle. The Product Management team plays a central role in aligning the product with customer needs, market trends, and business goals.

About The Role:

As Technical Product Manager for District Heating (DH) Commercial Solutions, you are responsible for shaping and managing the technical content of our portfolio—primarily focused on heat networks and Heating Interface Units (HIUs). You act as a crucial bridge between Commercial Portfolio Management and R&D to ensure that products and systems meet market and customer needs, are delivered on time, and adhere to cost and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define technical themes and co-own the Technology Roadmap

(Includes platforms, modules, standard components; aligns on technical system scope)

• Co-own the System/Product Roadmap

(In alignment with Business Area Portfolio Management; focus on technical scope and timeline)

• Assess competitor products and systems; perform benchmarking and develop performance-based sales arguments
• Own and manage the Platform Portfolio (Advanced, Mid, Basic)

(Ensure technical features meet market needs, promote interoperability, and maximise building block efficiency)

Lead New Product Development (NPD) process responsibilities:

• Translate customer requirements into technical content and scope
• Conduct feasibility assessments and define timelines
• Participate in PRB for Stage Gate approvals and cost/feature trade-offs
• Ensure operational integration
• Provide input for technical sales materials
• Coordinate field trials

Lead Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) responsibilities:

• Manage technical impact from operations, quality, procurement, and customer feedback
• Approve ECRs and communicate updates
• Scan and evaluate product/system innovation opportunities
• Maintain and update Product Information Management (PIM) system and technical product database
• Oversee certification requirements and ensure compliance across the product portfolio

About You:

We want to make sure you’re set up for success in our market mission. To be successful in your application you’ll need to be:

• Analytical - Analyses data and information; Applies logical thinking to solve problems or make decisions; Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably
• Strategic thinking – able to define and communicate vision, strategy and goals for their product
• Excellent communication and strong presentation skills
• Influences others by effectively articulating perspective/position
• Interpersonal- Relates well to all kinds of people (colleagues and external stakeholders); Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is able to gain stakeholder buy in to key initiatives and ensure stakeholders are supportive of these initiatives.
• Knowledgeable in current and emerging work practices, trends and technology affecting the business.
• Pro-active and self-motivating; able to work independently with limited guidance from your line manager.

Experience We’Re Looking For:

Essential

• Engineering degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechanical, thermal systems, building technologies)
• At least 5 years of experience in industry or product management in a related sector
• Strong understanding of product development processes
• Proven cross-organisational collaboration skills
• Project management experience

Desirable

• Experience with district heating systems or Heating Interface Units
• Knowledge of certification and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with PLM/NPD tools and methods (e.g., ECR, VAVE, PRB)
• Matrix stakeholder management capabilities

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.