Manager/Director, Commercial Unitary Product Management

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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! 

Description  

The Commercial HVAC line of business at Copeland is looking for a Manager/Director of Product Management to drive the growth and profitability of our Commercial Unitary product line.  Part of the overall $4.5B Copeland business, Commercial HVAC is a $1B global line of business with a large served market, manufacturing locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and projecting strong growth across several Commercial segments.

The Manager/Director of Commercial Unitary Product Management will play a strategic leadership role guiding the product development process, ensuring that products meet customer needs and contribute to the company's overall success. They will manage a high-performing product management team in Sidney, OH, but also have a vital role to play in the global product management community supporting the Commercial business.

This is a highly visible role through all levels of Copeland leadership, and reports to the Sr. Director of Commercial Unitary HVAC.

As the Manager/Director of Product Management, you will:

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap

• Define and track key performance metrics to measure product success and identify areas for improvement

• Oversee and manage product lifecycle - from ideation, market introduction, growth, to eventual phaseouts

• Manage and mentor a team of product managers

• Support program management and work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, procurement, manufacturing and other teams to ensure successful product-related activities

• Identify and help lead process improvements connected to product on-time delivery, growth and profitability

• Support executive presentations and communicating to all levels of leadership, as appropriate

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, define a product vision, and develop a roadmap

• Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills, experience managing and mentoring product teams

• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify problems, and develop solutions

• Product Management Expertise: Deep understanding of product management methodologies, tools, and best practices

• Market and Customer Understanding: Ability to conduct market research, understand customer needs, and translate them into product requirements 

• Technical Aptitude: Understanding the technical aspects of products and product development

Required education, experiences & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or equivalent

• 8-10 years’ experience in engineering, product management, product development, and/or technical sales

• Excellent written and oral communication

• High product and business aptitude

• Travel: 15-20%

Preferred education, experiences & skills

• MBA

• Engineering major or work experience preferred
   

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