Product Manager (Associate or Senior) – HVACR Building Automation

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Job ID: JR109406 About The Role

As a Product Manager at Copeland, you will own the full product lifecycle—from concept and development to obsolescence. You’ll shape product roadmaps, evaluate market dynamics, and serve as the subject matter expert for your segment. This role blends technical expertise, business acumen, and strategic vision with the ability to drive tactical execution.

You’ll research market opportunities, understand customer challenges, and develop products that deliver real value. Collaboration is key: you’ll work cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Procurement, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing to bring products to market. In short, you’ll be the advocate for your product line—guiding the team to deliver solutions customers trust and love.

What You’ll Do

- Lead design and development of products that integrate with HVACR systems using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, and REST.

- Partner with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of protocols across supervisory building management systems.

- Manage new product development (NPD) deliverables in line with Copeland procedures; own the product lifecycle including aftermarket support.

- Define strong value propositions by understanding user needs and designing solutions that address market challenges.

- Analyze competitive products, market positioning, and industry strategies.

- Develop and execute 5-year product roadmaps, setting clear priorities and incorporating customer feedback (VoC).

- Ensure products meet segment-specific and end-user requirements.

- Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver end-to-end product development.

- Assess legislative trends, market dynamics, and end-user requirements to generate and evaluate new product ideas.

- Build business cases with ROI justification for product initiatives.

- Oversee product line performance including SKU management, profitability, pricing, forecasting, quality, and lifecycle planning.

- Monitor delivery performance, capacity utilization, and customer quality metrics; implement corrective actions when needed.

- Serve as Copeland’s liaison to industry associations, providing insights on products, markets, and applications.

- Collaborate with Product Marketing on go-to-market strategies, content, campaigns, and channel planning.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or equivalent experience

- Strong understanding of product management processes and technical specifications

- Knowledge of building automation systems (HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, energy management)

- Experience with BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, REST, or similar protocols

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

- Co-op or internship experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA

- Knowledge of HVAC/R industry (electronics and controls, markets, products, customers, competitors)

- Experience marketing technical products in a manufacturing environment

- Skilled at presenting to diverse audiences

- 2–5 years of product management or related experience

Schedule

We offer the flexibility of a core hour work schedule. Employees can flex2 work from home days. Our teams work together to ensure their chosen work schedules are supporting our customers. This role has a travel requirement of up to 20% of its time.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary

- Comprehensive healthcare coverage

- 401(k) with 75% company match up to 5%

- Quarterly company-funded retirement contribution (2.5%)

- Tuition assistance

- Flexible work schedule

- Paid time off (3 weeks + paid holidays)

- Ongoing Copeland-led training

About Our Business Unit

Electronics & Controls, a business unit of Copeland is an industry leader in Food Retail and home energy management and comfort control. Our products monitor and control appliances that account for approximately 60% of the energy consumed in the average Food Retail. By networking our products to the cloud, we are discovering new ways to help our customers reduce energy consumption, save money, and maintain comfort. And because our technology touches so much of our customers energy profile, our solutions are positioned to make a significant impact on our nation’s carbon footprint. If you want to be part of a collaborative, high energy, fast paced team, where your contributions can make a real impact on the world – you have just found the place!

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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