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!
Role Overview
The Senior Product Manager will focus on building automation products with a specialized emphasis on network protocols and device integration (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) systems, the responsibilities and qualifications would be as follows:
Description
As Product Manager, you will create and manage product roadmaps, full product life cycle from concept, development, and obsolescence. Evaluate and become the market segment expert on market conditions, competition, regulations, applications, and requirements. You will guide a team that is responsible for increasing the profitability of existing products as well as developing innovative new products for the organization. You possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, big-picture strategic thinking, and the ability to make day to day tactical decisions as well. You will spend time researching the existing market, finding new markets for your product line, understanding customer needs and problems, and creating products that address them. You must be a great communicator as you will work cross-functionally with multiple departments - Engineering, Marketing, Procurement, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing. In short, you will be the evangelist for your product line, helping the team build products that customers love.
Copeland offers an excellent compensation package with competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare package, 401k (75% company match up to 5%), quarterly company funded retirement plan with an additional contribution of 2.5%, tuition assistance, flexible work schedule, paid time off (3 weeks + paid holidays) and ongoing Copeland-led training.
As a Product Manager, You Will•Lead the design and development of tools and products that integrate with a variety of HVACR systems and devices using protocols like BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, REST, and other protocols.
•Work closely with technical teams to ensure effective integration of these protocols, tools and training that enabling seamless device communication across supervisory building management systems.
•Proactively manage new product development deliverables in harmony with established NPD procedures including customer and third-party coordination, own the product thought lifecycle, from product conceptualization, development, and obsolescence / aftermarket needs.
•Become the Copeland product expert on defining and building the product value proposition understand user needs and design technical solutions to solve market problems.
•Understand the competitive landscape of all products and how Copeland products compare against competition. Analyze competitive products, product line strategies, strengths, and weaknesses.
•Lead roadmap development of all products assigned. Accountable for execution of 5-year roadmap of all products
•Owns the product priorities for new developments. Performs voice of customer research to understand customer needs
•Determines product positioning in the market and ensures designs meet segment and customer needs and user they are intended for.
•Leads and participates in cross-functional project teams to execute holistic product development with Engineering, Marketing, Procurement, Sales, Quality, Technical Support Services, and Manufacturing
•Analyze and synthesize market dynamics, legislation, competitive assessments, segmentation analysis, and end user needs with product application expertise to generate a stream of new product development ideas.
•Evaluate new product idea potential and practicality with respect to market opportunities and their effect on present products and exploit economically attractive opportunities.
•Create a comprehensive business case outlining the expected return and financial justification for product line initiatives.
•Manage all aspects of the product life cycle, including SKU management, product line sales and profitability, cost reduction opportunities, quality/reliability improvements, competitive pricing/positioning, forecasting, and end-of-life planning. Assess product line performance and implement appropriate actions.
•Keep abreast and knowledgeable of delivery performance, capacity utilization, engineering product changes and customer quality acceptance.
•Serve as Electronics & Controls liaison to appropriate industry associations providing market, product, and application expertise. Assist with internal market research and create training and promotional materials.
•Work with Product Marketers to inform Go-To-Market content, channel, and campaign strategies and roll out programs.
•Interact and work cooperatively with all levels of internal staff.
Required Education, Experiences & Skills
•BS in Engineering or Business/Marketing, or the equivalent in practical experience.
•Understanding of product management and technical specifications
•Strong understanding of building automation systems (e.g., HVAC, Refrigeration, Lighting, energy management)
•Relevant experience specificity with network protocols BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, and REST.
•Proven business communication skills, both verbal and written
•Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
•Co-op or internship, experience in a relatable field
Preferred Education, Experiences & Skills
•Working knowledge of the markets, products, customers, and competitors in the HVAC/R industry, preferably as it relates to electronics and controls
•Thorough knowledge of marketing dynamics as they apply to a technical manufacturing operation
•Highly skilled in developing and delivering presentations to a wide variety of audience
•Proven managerial skills in dealing with product lines
•Minimum of 2-5 years product management related work 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.
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.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
full timeKennesaw, GA7 days ago
$70,000-$80,000Albuquerque, NM13 days ago
