Program Manager / Sr. Program Manager

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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! 

The Residential Light Commercial HVAC line of business at Copeland is looking for a Program Manager / Sr. Program Manager to lead high-visibility strategic growth programs within the variable speed technology segment.   

Reporting to the Vice President, Global Programs & Business Development, this position will have direct program leadership responsibility for the new product development and commercialization of a key new variable speed scroll platform, as well as lead various aspects of a joint venture effort to bring swing rotary technology to the Copeland residential portfolio. 

This is a highly visible role through all levels of Copeland leadership.  Successful candidates will bring transferable skills and experiences leading large technical teams through disciplined stage-gate development as well as strong communications skills at various levels including senior business leaders. 

As the Program Manager / Sr. Program Manager, you will:

• • Lead execution of new product development (NPD) programs

  • Oversee stage-gate process, including managing program requirements, schedule, and cost

  • Improve processes for faster NPD and technology maturity

  • Oversee NPD and portfolio reviews

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

  • Manage platform complexity, quality, cost reduction, and other sustaining activities

  • Oversee and manage product lifecycle - from ideation, market introduction, growth, to eventual phaseouts (ramp-up and ramp-down)

  • Lead competitive analysis process with strong cross functional alignment

  • Be the voice of program management for enhanced business analytic tools

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

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

Competencies:

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

  • Critical Thinking: Ability to think critically, navigate in complex, ambiguous situations to drive business results

  • 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

  • Program Management Expertise: Deep understanding of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices

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

Required education, experiences & skills:

• • Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years relevant experience

  • Experience in program management, product management, engineering, product development, and/or related field

  • Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to comfortably engage with executive leadership

  • High program, product, and business aptitude

  • Travel: 10%

Preferred education, experiences & skills

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

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)

  • HVAC industry experience

  • Previous experience leading a Program Management team
     

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