Program Manager

Copeland LP; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland LP is seeking a Program Manager in Sidney, OH, to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex initiatives for our Cold Chain and related businesses. You will drive integrated plans, manage risks, and coordinate readiness across development, validation, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes strong execution, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence required on a schedule that supports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects in product development, engineering, manufacturing or related environments.
• 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, including influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Proficiency with project management systems and business reporting tools.
• Ability to travel (10%) and collaborate across locations/time zones as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned delivery: Build and maintain integrated plans for scope, schedule, resources, costs and milestones; coordinate cross-functional work and drive completion of commitments.
• Manage risks and issues: Identify constraints early, develop mitigation/ recovery plans, escalate with impacts.
• Apply execution governance: Maintain baselines, coordinate gate deliverables, assess changes against objectives.
• Coordinate operational readiness: Align development, validation, manufacturing, supply chain and supporting functions for launch/ handoff.
• Build program-level visibility: Identify dependencies and connect deliverables with business outcomes.
• Improve ways of working: Communicate with stakeholders, capture lessons learned, promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Schedule management

Problem-solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field

PMP, PgMP or similar certification

Tools

Cora

Project portfolio tools

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

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.

As a Program Manager, you will:

• Own assigned delivery: Build and maintain integrated plans for scope, schedule, resources, costs and milestones; coordinate cross-functional work and drive completion of agreed commitments.
• Manage risks and issues: Identify execution constraints early, develop mitigation and recovery plans, and escalation issues with clear impacts and recommended actions.
• Apply execution governance: Maintain accurate baselines and project information, coordinate gate deliverables, and assess changes against approved objectives.
• Coordinate operational readiness: Align development, validation, manufacturing, supply chain and supporting functions to enable successful launch, implementation and handoff.
• Build program-level visibility: Identify dependencies among related initiatives and partner with business owners to connect project deliverables with intended benefits and business outcomes.
• Improve ways 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.

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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