Senior Director, Commercial Unitary (HVAC)

Location: Sidney, Ohio, USA; hybrid eligible with at least three days per week in the office. Domestic and international travel may be required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Company

hirify.global develops sustainable HVACR technologies, cold chain solutions, and related engineering, manufacturing, software, and monitoring products.

What you will do

• Lead the strategic direction, growth, profitability, and market success of the Commercial Unitary HVAC business.
• Develop long-term business strategies, multi-year growth plans, market forecasts, and investment priorities.
• Lead market management, including segmentation, customer insight, competitive analysis, pricing, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies.
• Own the product roadmap, lifecycle management, product investments, commercialization, launches, and portfolio rationalization.
• Partner with Engineering, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Aftermarket teams on product development, availability, cost, capacity, and portfolio performance.
• Build and develop high-performing Market Management, Product Management, and Portfolio Marketing organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in HVAC, building technologies, industrial equipment, or adjacent industries.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, market management, portfolio management, or commercial leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading complex product portfolios and growth initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic planning, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; temporary visa holders who need current or future sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• Commercial HVAC experience with rooftop units, split systems, packaged systems, VRF, or related equipment.
• Experience with product commercialization and stage-gate development processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, sustainability initiatives, emerging HVAC technologies, and direct and indirect sales channels.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration-first hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to adjust office days based on business needs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k).
• Flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Employee development from onboarding through senior leadership.
• Inclusive workplace supported by employee resource groups.