Building Automation and Digital Services Leader
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About the role
Trane Technologies seeks a driven Building Automation and Digital Services Leader to lead the growth and fulfillment of our industry-leading Digital Service solutions in our New England Area. This role will lead a team of an Area Service Manager, BAS technicians, and Account Engineer to accelerate digital solution penetration, ensure high-quality service delivery, and strengthen customer outcomes through data-driven insights. This leader serves as the area’s subject-matter expert for digital services and will partner closely with Service Sales Leaders and Regional Digital Business Development Manager to close and fulfill HVAC Controls and Service-as-a-Software (SaaS) opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Work with Regional Digital Operations Leader and peers across the region to develop and execute strategic business plans to expand the adoption of Trane’s HVAC Controls and Digital Service solutions in assigned markets.
- Lead a team of an Area Service Manager, BAS technicians, and Account Engineer to ensure HVAC Controls and Digital solutions are appropriately tailored to meet customer needs and deliver value.
- Provide coaching, training, and tools that elevate key stakeholder competency and trust in how Trane delivers customer value through our Digital Solutions.
- Partner with area Service Sales Leaders and Regional Digital team to achieve or exceed assigned sales targets, revenue and profit goals, and KPIs.
- Ensure successful setup, activation, and ongoing fulfillment of digital services, including remote monitoring, analytics, connected controls, and other platform-enabled/SaaS solutions.
- Support issue resolution and escalation management to ensure seamless customer onboarding and experience.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to identify and recommend new opportunities for innovation or improvement.
- Hold monthly business reviews of the Digital business in your area towards growth targets and other KPIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in HVAC, building technologies, digital services, or a technical service organization.
- Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, building controls, or facility operations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to drive growth, enable teams, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of digital service platforms, connected equipment, building automation, and data-driven service models.
- Familiarity with Trane’s product portfolio, mechanical service agreements, controls platforms, and commercial contracting processes.
- Prior leadership in sales enablement, service operations, or digital transformation roles.
Skills
- Influence without direct authority across a highly matrixed organization.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to clearly connect customer challenges to digital solutions.
- Comfortable discussing analytics, integration, AI-driven optimization, and connected services.
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence without authority.
- Curious, proactive, and adaptable as digital offerings continue to evolve.
Schedule
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Pay
Annual Base Salary Range: $128,600.00 - $182,664.99. This is a salaried position with incentive eligibility. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.
Benefits
- Benefits kick in on day one for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
- Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution).
- Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Note: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.