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!

If you are an experienced Product/Program Manager looking for a challenge, we have an opportunity for you! As a Product/Program Manager, you will be a key element of the Copeland Residential Air Conditioning segment of the HVACR Technologies business by driving strategic results and leading cross-functional teams. Our team analyzes industry trends, product portfolios, internal processes, and organizational performance to help guide product strategy. Your analysis and recommendations will help leadership anticipate and address problem areas to ultimately drive growth and profitability. With unprecedented industry changes, global competition and regulatory influences inspire every project to be unique and meaningfully every single day. We are a diverse, dynamic, and high-energy team with a strong history of leadership in technology, customer experience, and environmental conservation. You will be an intricate part of this diverse team!

AS A PRODUCT/PROGRAM MANAGER, YOU WILL:

Own product and portfolio strategies:

Align product roadmaps with the evolving market, industry, and regulatory dynamics

Lead product lifecycles, including obsolescence efforts

Support Sales and customers and ensure queries or issues related to application, sampling, performance, and operational aspects are run to drive customer engagement and partnership

Supervise and guide innovation activities

Evaluate and guide the organization on new business opportunities and the value proposition for new products

Understand strategic and competitive gaps while steering decisions to address these

Support sustaining and ramp-up of new products post-launch

Monitor and identify, communicate and implement initiatives to increase profitability

Drive new product and program initiatives:

Lead cross-functional program teams that consist of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, and other key business functions. Establish and ensure all team members work towards a clear and common goal during the life of the program.

Own schedules, customer deliverables, and key events related to new product development

Lead all program collaborators and broker cross-functional decisions

Run the project scope, expected profitability and business case, and product specifications

Use standard processes for new program management:

Report out on key project important metrics and relevant resolution paths to senior management

Prepare organization and market for product launch – including authoring bulletins, crafting communication material and collateral for Sales and customers

Embody Copeland’s core values of collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement

Adopt LEAN as a mentality - create, refresh and guide business processes that support and improve Copeland’s operating model

Support, contribute, and participate in internal business reviews, customer reviews, and trade shows

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

Bachelor's degree required, plus five (5) years relevant experience or MBA with fewer years of experience

Outstanding communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation

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

Strong planning/project management skills with an ability to work with multiple customers to identify needs and develop appropriate action plans to meet these needs

Highly effective at leading technical teams and project meetings, utilizing planning, motivation, and communication skills to drive consensus and action

• Legal work authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

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

MBA or equivalent business degree

HVAC industry experience a 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

Schedule:

We offer the flexibility of a core hour work schedule. Employees can flex their start and stop times given they are working during the core ours of 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Our teams work together to ensure their chosen work schedules are supporting 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 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. 

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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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.