Product Planning Program Manager

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.

About the role

LG Electronics Eco Solutions is hiring a Program Manager to help own the forward direction of our product line. This role tracks market needs, regulatory change, and the competitive landscape, and translates those inputs into a product roadmap that keeps our platforms ahead of the market. This is an individual contributor role reporting to a Senior Program Manager or Product Development Manager, intended for someone early in their product management career with a technical foundation to build on.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market needs, customer requirements, and industry trends across assigned product lines
• Track regulatory and code changes (DOE, EPA, ASHRAE, UL, AHRI, and similar bodies) and assess impact on current and future products
• Research and maintain a working view of the competitive landscape, including product specifications, positioning, and pricing
• Support development and maintenance of the product roadmap under the direction of senior product management
• Translate market and regulatory inputs into clear product requirements for engineering
• Partner with engineering, marketing, and sales to gather input on feature and platform decisions
• Prepare market and competitive analysis materials for internal reviews and leadership updates
• Support business case development for new product initiatives, including cost and volume assumptions
• Coordinate with Korea HQ counterparts on product planning, specifications, and timing
• Assist with go-to-market planning and cross-functional launch coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
• 0–4 years of experience in product management, product development, or applications engineering; HVAC industry experience a plus
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred, both written and verbal, sufficient for technical and business discussions
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and components, or a strong technical aptitude to build that knowledge quickly
• Ability to read and interpret regulatory and standards documentation
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable synthesizing market, technical, and financial information into a clear recommendation
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Clear written and verbal communication skills across technical and business audiences
• Willingness to travel domestically and to Korea as needed (estimated 10–15%)

Pay

Recruiting Range $75,000—$101,000 USD

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time
• Performance-based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role)
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life
• Personal fitness goal incentives
• Family-oriented benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance

Temporary/Contractors

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies