Director, Solutions Development

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The Director of Solutions Development is a visionary and strategic leader responsible for driving the end-to-end development of advanced HVAC control and software solutions. This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of Mitsubishi Electric’s residential and commercial product offerings by integrating advanced technologies across embedded systems, cloud platforms, and user interfaces.
The director will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, and product managers to deliver innovative, scalable, and customer-centric solutions that enhance energy efficiency, system performance, and user experience. This position requires a deep understanding of HVAC systems, software architecture, and agile development methodologies, as well as strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive collaborator who can translate market needs and customer feedback into actionable development strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and compliance with industry standards. This role also involves managing external partnerships, overseeing product lifecycle processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Define and drive the architecture of HVAC control systems, spanning embedded devices, cloud infrastructure, and user interfaces.
• Lead cross-functional teams and external partners in executing development projects.
• Oversee development of embedded firmware, hardware design, cloud back-end systems, APIs, and front-end applications.
• Manage tools for configuration, deployment, and maintenance (standalone and cloud-based).
• Align product development with business cases and cost justifications.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Host stage gate meetings and ensure adherence to development procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to assess technical feasibility and risks.
• Support Quality Assurance processes to validate production readiness.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and industry best practices.
• Promote cross-training and professional growth.
• Conduct regular staff meetings, one-on-ones, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Address technical inquiries from factories and customers.
• Review and maintain technical documentation and collateral.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20% may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, lead, and manage software / hardware technical teams.
• 10+ years of software / hardware development experience in new product development.
• 5+ years of experience managing a controls / software / hardware development team.
• B.S. degree in computer science, engineering or related field with a M.S preferred.
• In depth experience with product management, including negotiating specifications and requirements, estimating schedules and budget.
• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall development procedures, as well as Stage-Gate product development. Experience in converting Waterfall processes to Agile a plus.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills; analytical approach to problem solving; team oriented, self-motivated; works hands-on; technology enthusiast.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $149,600 and $205,700/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions based on achieving individual performance and/or sales metrics, incentive compensation and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as…