Portfolio Leader – Commercial Buildings (EU Remote)
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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. We embrace 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.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Climate Control Sector - a global business with sales of over £400m. This role is open to candidates across Europe and can be based in any country where IMI has an established presence, working remotely.
The role will be responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy and product portfolio roadmap for our Commercial Buildings offering. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, sourcing, engineering/R&D, internal senior executives, sales, and senior management team to maximize the growth, development and return on investment of the Commercial Buildings product portfolio. The role will also own the commercial success of the portfolio. This will be done through collaboration with the regional and cross‑functional teams. Defining target markets and segments and creating plans to maximise organic growth and market share capture.
The role will be a key contributor to the Sector growth, working closely with the commercial, sales, marketing, and engineering organization to drive the commercial success of our organization, outperform market and competition.
What You’ll Do
Strategy & Planning
Define and execute the Commercial Buildings portfolio strategy to maximize growth and profitability
Identify market trends and opportunities through competitive and market analysis
Apply core marketing frameworks, including segmentation, targeting, positioning, value management, and pricing
Contribute to sector strategy, marketing plans, and budget development
Own the product planning process, including new product development in collaboration with R&D, ISC, and Sales
Portfolio Management
Own and continuously strengthen the commercial positioning of the Commercial Buildings portfolio
Lead the portfolio across its full lifecycle, from ideation and launch to sustain and phase‑out
Develop and manage customer‑driven product roadmaps aligned with willingness to pay
Drive portfolio vitality through new product introductions and disciplined portfolio simplification (80/20)
Define and implement value‑based pricing strategies across regions and channels
Offering Management
Act as the bridge between technology and customers, clearly articulating compelling value propositions
Ensure successful product launches in collaboration with Customer Marketing and Sales
Lead Voice of Customer (VoC) activities and integrate insights from regional sales teams
Develop impactful sales tools and pitches to drive adoption and customer orders
Deliver financial results for the portfolio, including growth, profitability, and vitality
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred
Proven experience in product management, product development, or marketing management
Strong track record managing and growing product portfolios in B2B industrial markets
Excellent commercial acumen, customer focus, and passion for growth
Strategic mindset combined with strong execution skills in cross‑functional environments
Ability to influence senior leaders and regional sales organizations
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
Why Join Us
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
Health & Safety
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 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. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.
Code of Ethics
IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.
IMI is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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- Location:
- West Midlands
- Job Type:
- FullTime