Program Ownership & Delivery
Own end-to-end program accountability, including scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk.
Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Lead cross-functional program teams across Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to deliver complex programs. Integrate regional and vertical perspectives to maintain strategic alignment
Drive execution alignment across product, engineering, operations, and commercial functions, ensuring clear ownership and decision-making.
Accountable for program-level decisions within approved scope, budget, and timeline
Planning, Execution & Governance
Drive execution through the Phase-Gate process, ensuring discipline at each stage
Enforce scope governance by freezing and maintaining product scope at key stage-gates to prevent scope creep and delays
Define and manage resource plans in coordination with functional leaders to ensure adequate staffing and program readiness
Ensure adequate technical and manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) are achieved for product launch
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issue resolution
Financial & Business Performance
Manage cost plans, identify deviations, and drive corrective actions to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
Accountable for delivery against approved business case, including tracking gross margin, profitability, and return metrics
Support financial planning and forecasting activities in collaboration with Finance
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Facilitate global cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. contractors & vendors)
Prepare and deliver executive-level communications on program status
Report progress to senior leadership, escalate key risks and trade-offs, and maintain accountability for key milestones
Escalates cross-program resource conflicts, strategic trade-offs, and major risks to Program Management Leader & Business Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product development performance (e.g., time to market, execution efficiency)
Utilize and improve lean program management methodologies
Who You Are
You are a strong cross-functional leader who drives accountability and results in complex environments. You:
Ensure accountability across teams and proactively manage progress
Collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders and functions
Navigate ambiguity and complexity with structured thinking
Balance stakeholder needs to resolve conflicts and remove roadblocks
Plan and align resources and priorities to achieve program objectives
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field (MBA preferred)
Program Manager
3–5 years of experience in program/project management or leading cross-functional product development initiatives
Demonstrated ability to manage programs with defined scope, schedule, and budget
Experience working in cross-functional environments with engineering, product, and operations teams
Strong leadership and cross-functional influence skills
Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies
Strong project/program management capabilities
Ability to work independently and within team environments
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience
PMP certification
Experience in electronics or refrigeration systems
Experience in global product development environments
Key Skill-Based Competencies
Cross-functional leadership & influence
Resource planning & readiness management
Risk assessment & mitigation
Cost management & business acumen
Strategic & operational decision-making
Technical fluency & engineering understanding
Stakeholder alignment & communication
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.
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