Product Category Manager – Thermostatic Control; EU Remote

Overview

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. Weembrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors:
Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Climate Control offers hydraulic solutions for water-based heating and cooling systems to achieve a perfect indoor climate with minimal energy consumption. Our leading brands have been used in over 100,000 building projects worldwide and offer products and solutions in three key areas:
Pressure maintenance and water quality, regulation, control and actuators, and thermostatic control.

We are seeking an experienced Product Category Manager Thermostatic Control to join our team. This role is open to candidates across Europe and can be based in any country where we have a legal entity
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As a Product Category Manager, you will be responsible for defining and executing the global strategy for the Thermostatic Control Category, within the overall Portfolio strategy. This includes managing the entire product lifecycle, driving innovation based on market and customer insights, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends. The Product Category Manager works cross-functionally to optimize portfolio performance, margin, and market share.

• Define and execute the global category strategy aligned with portfolio and business objectives
• Own the full product lifecycle, from early ideation through launch and phase‑out
• Optimize portfolio performance, including revenue, margin, market share, and SKU complexity
• Use customer, market, and competitive insights to drive customer‑led innovation
• Translate insights into clear product roadmaps, features, and value propositions
• Partner with Sales and customers to build strong market understanding and support key accounts
• Support go‑to‑market activities, including value‑based pricing, positioning, and launches
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing
• Contribute to forecasting and planning through market intelligence and volume projections

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience in product management, portfolio management, technical sales, or related roles, ideally within HVAC, hydronic, or fluid control industries
• Strong understanding of thermostatic controls, hydronic systems, and product lifecycle management
• Commercial mindset with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn complexity into clarity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑influencing skills in an international environment
• Collaborative leadership style and a proactive, results‑oriented mindset
• Fluency in English, German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally to customers, sites, and industry events

• Opportunity to support the growth of the IMI Climate 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

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR…