Product Manager

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.

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Commercial Air Conditioning is looking for a Product Manager to join our talented, dynamic and growing team in Sidney, OH, with responsibility for their Large Scroll product portfolio. We are a $1B global business with a large footprint, manufacturing locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and growing significantly above market by increasing our participation across multiple global HVACR segments.

The Product Manager will report to the Manager of Commercial Unitary Product Management and be responsible for the growth, profitability and commercialization of initiatives in our Multiples and Water Heating Systems. They will be accountable for leading new product and lifecycle management initiatives, with cross-functional teams across the global Commercial organization.

As a Product Manager, You Will

- Own the North America sales and profitability plan for the Large Scroll platform, and ensure targets are met. Participate and lead executive-level sales, profit and demand planning reviews, resolve operational and commercialization challenges related to the lifecycle of existing products and launch of new products. Understand platform cost, quality, warranty, delivery, and other internal metrics to ensure the short and long-term success of the business.

- Drive platform vision and execution. Develop long term growth strategies, product roadmaps, design requirements, and priorities for the platform. Ensures synergies and leverage of global investments, programs and resources. Develop business cases to support new product and other business initiatives.

- Prioritize new product development programs and product lifecycle management efforts based on business opportunities or threats, in collaboration with Program Management, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering, for optimal resource utilization and return on investment. Oversee execution of plans throughout various phases of the product lifecycle – development, launch, sustain, phase-out.

- Communicate with executive leaders to drive alignment on platform priorities and objectives.

- Platform Value Ownership, Industry Expertise, and Customer Focus:

- Collaborate with sales and marketing to build the product value proposition, positioning and pricing strategy for Large Scroll solutions. Drive the commercialization plan, including go-to-market strategy, customer engagement, promotional materials, product presentations, customer bulletins, and marketing collateral.

- Understand industry trends, market dynamics, and competition across different commercial segments. Serve as the platform expert and primary contact for sales and customers as they work to achieve their objectives, and drive resolution for the problems they face when deploying Large Scroll solutions.

- Understand customer issues and help resolve them. Maintain and strengthen customer relationships. Support customer engagements for the various applications of Large Scroll. Gather customer feedback and requirements for new products.

- Use market and product knowledge to train multiple groups internally and externally to drive sales growth.

- Lead cross-functional teams consisting of Program Management, Marketing, Finance, Quality, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain for critical commercial programs.

- Collaborate with other Copeland world areas and business groups on the growth, profitability, resource utilization, programs and general planning of the Large Scroll platform.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Marketing, Business or Similar

- Strong analytical and data-mining abilities to support strategies and decision-making in a time-sensitive manner

- Ability to quickly turn ideas into action, operate in a customer-centric way, take calculated risks, and drive results through strong communication and teamwork skills

- Ability to travel up 10 - 25% of the time

- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, and a high degree of organizational skills

- Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

- MBA degree preferred

- 2 years or greater work experience a plus

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work

About Our Location

The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.

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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