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

We are looking for a highly motivated Program Manager to join our Global Power Electronics team.

Reporting to the Vice President Global Power Electronics, the Program Manager will be responsible for successfully delivering strategic New Product launches. Through the leadership of cross-functional teams, the Program Manager will execute programs through the Phase-Gate process with an emphasis on meeting customer requirements and specifications, hitting program financial targets, and achieving time to market goals.

We look forward to seeing your application!

This job is located in Cluj-Napoca.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

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

• Lead cross-functional teams through New Product Development initiatives to deliver leading edge technology.

• Guide development through the Phase-Gate process (for drive/power electronics platforms).

• Facilitate global collaboration with respect to specific development initiatives.

• Develop and execute project schedules, project scope, financial targets including costs, and risk mitigation plans.

• Lead process improvement initiatives for the organization.

• Focus efforts on improving product development metrics such as Time to Market.

• Prepare and deliver executive presentations (internally and externally) regarding specific product launches.

• Utilize and continuously improve upon lean methodology for product development.

Who You Are:

You are diligent in ensuring the accountability of team members, consistently monitoring progress through regular dialogues about work and results. With a clear sense of ownership, you actively partner with others to complete tasks. Your approach to accomplishing work through your project teams sets a high standard for collaboration, as you skillfully balance the inputs of all team members to alleviate project roadblocks. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and complexity in your project assignments, you effectively plan and align within the team to ensure all objectives are met.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or similar Technical field or an MBA with equivalent experience.

• 3 years’ experience in project management, product development, or similar multi-functional leadership role.

• Strong communication skills, both written and presentation.

• Proficiency in English.

• Strong project management skills.

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

• Good mastering of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Strong leadership skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to enable interaction with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams, and customers.

• Experience of working in a multinational environment.

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. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live. 

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 or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.

No calls or agency requests please.

With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.