Manager, Project Management

Copeland Industrial LP; Cudahy (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Manager, Project Management to lead a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, guiding high-impact programs across the PMO. You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while enhancing customer experience and implementing best practices.

You will collaborate with the enterprise PMO to mature governance, metrics, and tools, and work with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and Field Services to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, PM, or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or related industries.
• 5+ years leading cross-functional project teams.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience in PMO.
• PMP certification required.
• Experience managing multiple high-revenue projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Oversee execution of ETO, refrigeration, gas compression, and other strategic projects.
• Collaborate with enterprise PMO to improve standards, governance, tools, and metrics.
• Provide portfolio oversight across multiple projects (performance, schedules, budgets, risks).
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, Field Services.
• Serve as escalation point for complex projects and cross-functional issues.
• Foster customer relationships and manage expectations for satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and profitability.
• Forecast, plan resources, and report portfolio status to leadership.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, safety, and PM excellence.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

PM software & MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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!

Description

The Manager, Project Management is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers while ensuring the successful execution of all projects assigned within the PMO. This role provides leadership across the project portfolio and works with the Director of PMO and enterprise PMO to leverage and continuously improve project management standards and best practices, develops team capabilities, and drives on-time, on-budget project delivery while creating an exceptional customer experience. The Manager, Project Management is a trusted thought leader and partner to the Director PMO to ensure alignment of priorities, optimize project execution, and support the organization's strategic objectives. This role will not only lead high level programs but work to mature project, program, portfolio management within the organization by partnering with the enterprise Copeland PMO.

As the Manager, Project Management, you will:

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, providing coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development
• Oversee the successful execution of Engineer-to-Order (ETO), refrigeration, gas compression, and other strategic projects, ensuring delivery aligns with customer, operational, and financial objectives
• Collaborate with enterprise PMO to leverage and continuously improve project management standards, governance processes, tools, metrics, and best practices to drive consistent project execution across the organization
• Provide portfolio oversight by monitoring project performance, resource utilization, schedules, budgets, risks, and priorities across multiple concurrent projects
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and Field Services to align resources and drive accountability for project success
• Serve as the escalation point for complex projects, customer, and cross-functional issues, leading resolution efforts to minimize business and customer impact
• Foster strong customer and stakeholder relationships by ensuring effective communication, managing expectations, and driving high levels of customer satisfaction
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on project execution, operational efficiency, customer experience, and profitability
• Drive project forecasting, resource planning, capacity management, and portfolio reporting to support strategic decision-making and business objectives
• Championing a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and project management excellence while supporting organizational growth and strategic initiatives

Required education, experiences & skills

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of professional experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, engineering, or related industries
• 5+ years of project management experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including direct management, coaching, and development of project management professionals
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience managing portfolios of multiple concurrent projects with significant revenue, schedule, and customer impact
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence organizational outcomes without direct authority
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, portfolio management, risk management, and resource planning
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational accountability and execute strategic initiatives
• Strong financial acumen, including project budgeting, forecasting, margin analysis, and cost control
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office products

Preferred education, experiences & skills

• MBA or advanced technical degree
• Experience within refrigeration, HVAC, industrial equipment, compression systems, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification
• Experience implementing project management processes, governance frameworks, and performance metrics
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and cross-functional improvement initiatives

Why Work in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Cudahy is a quaint community located in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and 823 acres of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and miles of beautiful lake Michigan shoreline. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year. The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, homeofthe Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away! Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.

About Our Location

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented underthis oneroof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

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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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [e-mail]

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.