Program Manager

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Hybrid work arrangements

Zusammenfassung

Copeland, a global climate technologies company, is seeking a project management professional to lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable business results from Sidney, OH. You will manage initiatives across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance, driving plans from objective to launch.

The role emphasizes risk management, governance, and delivering coordinated, action-oriented project execution while expanding program leadership capabilities in a hybrid

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects in product development, engineering, manufacturing or related environment.
• Working proficiency in scope, schedule, cost, risk and issue management.
• Ability to organize complex work and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with influence without authority.
• Proficiency with project management systems and business reporting tools.
• Ability to travel (10%) and collaborate across locations and time zones.

Aufgaben

• Own delivery: Build and maintain integrated plans for scope, schedule, resources, costs and milestones; coordinate cross-functional work.
• Manage risks and issues: Identify constraints, develop mitigation plans, escalate with impact.
• Apply execution governance: Maintain baselines, coordinate gate deliverables, assess changes.
• Coordinate operational readiness: Align development, validation, manufacturing, supply chain and supporting functions.
• Build program-level visibility: Identify dependencies and connect deliverables to benefits.
• Improve ways of working: Provide stakeholder communications and drive continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule management

Risk and issue management

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Proficiency with PM systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

CORA or similar PM platform

PM software / reporting tools

Jobbeschreibung

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

If you are a project management professional who enjoys leading cross-functional teams and delivering meaningful business results, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you. Based in our Sidney, Ohio location, you will manage assigned projects and related initiatives supporting our Cold Chain business. You will work with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and other stakeholders to turn agreed objectives into executable plans and successful delivery. Your responsibilities will include hands‑on coordination, risk and issue resolution, gate preparation and readiness for launch or implementation. As our team grows its program‑management approach, you will progressively expand your coordination of related initiatives, dependencies and business outcomes. This is an opportunity to contribute strong execution fundamentals while growing broader program leadership capabilities.

• Ownassigned delivery: Build and maintain integrated plans for scope, schedule, resources, costs and milestones; coordinate cross‑functional work and drive completion of agreed commitments.
• Managerisks and issues: Identify execution constraints early, develop mitigation and recovery plans, andescalate issues with clear impacts and recommended actions.
• Applyexecution governance: Maintain accurate baselines and project information, coordinate gate deliverables, and assess changes against approved objectives.
• Coordinateoperational readiness: Align development, validation, manufacturing, supply chain and supporting functions to enable successful launch, implementation and hand‑off.
• Buildprogram‑level visibility: Identify dependencies among related initiatives and partner with business owners to connect project deliverables with intended benefits and business outcomes.
• Improveways of working: Provide clear stakeholder communications, capture lessons learned, and contribute to consistent processes, effective tools and practical continuous improvement.

Required education, experiences & skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Demonstrated experience managing cross‑functional projects in product development, engineering, manufacturing or a related environment
• Working proficiency in scope, schedule, cost, risk and issue management
• Ability to organize complex work, maintain reliable project information and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Proficiency with project management systems and business reporting tools
• Ability to travel (10%) and collaborate across locations and time zones as business needs require

Preferred education, experiences & skills

• PMP, PgMP or another relevant project/program management certification
• Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, compression, controls or related industrial products
• Experience with new product development, stage‑gate processes and manufacturing or launch readiness
• Experience coordinating related projects, managing dependencies or supporting business‑case realization
• Experience using Cora or comparable project and portfolio management platforms
• Experience applying artificial intelligence to improve business processes, reporting, analysis or project/program management workflows, with appropriate human review and protection of company information

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

The 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 the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning‑related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. 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.

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.

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.

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.