Program 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.

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!

The Commercial HVACR team is seeking a highly motivated and well rounded New Product Development Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development of new Commercial Scroll products. This position will contribute and lead in all phases of NPD on high visibility and high impact development programs with global scope. The Program Manager will interface regularly with Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Operations in the course of leading assigned programs with frequent opportunities to communicate in various management and executive forums.

As The Program Manager you will:

· Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Operations as the leader of cross-functional initiatives.

· Facilitate collaboration both domestically and globally to ensure leading edge technology and speed to market.

· Drive the definition and planning for projects; including identification of needs, development of the business case, formulation of program scope, identification of resource and timing requirements.

· Manage queries or issues related to application, sampling, performance, and operational aspects in order to drive customer engagement and ensure partnership.

· Develop and execute project plans, communication plans, risk plans and management metrics.

·Monitor and control program schedules, scope, and costs.

· Oversee the execution of business plans throughout various phases of product life cycle; Ideation, Development, Launch, Sustain, Phase-out.

· Utilize the new product development phase/gate process

· Manage communications with the business units and corporate management, presenting both internally and externally to upper management, the sales team and customers.

· Develop and implement new tools, methods, standards and best practices using lean methodology for project identification, planning, and execution.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or similar field with (5) years experience or MBA with fewer years of experience.

· Experience in project management, product development, or similar multi-functional leadership role.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to inspire, and lead teams towards a common goal

· Demonstrated ability to rapidly understand technical products and solutions

· Highly effective at leading technical teams and project meetings, utilizing planning, motivation, communication skills to drive consensus and action, and influence of peers, leadership and customers

· Strong work ethic and ability to work both with teams and independently.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, plus 7-10 years of experience

• MBA, Project Management Certification, or equivalent business degree

• HVAC industry experience a strong plus

• Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with the ability to navigate through complex and ambiguous situations/assignments, initiate action, and follow through with well-defined solutions and action plans

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

Our 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 our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, 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. Learn more about us!

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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