Program Manager, Controls

Copeland; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Program Manager for their Controls team. This mid-senior level role involves leading program execution and fostering strong relationships with clients to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and extensive experience in program management within the manufacturing sector. Join us in creating innovative solutions for climate technology.

Benefits

Flexible time off plans

Medical insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project/program management in manufacturing.
• Legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute program strategy aligning with business goals.
• Lead end-to-end program execution ensuring key milestones are met.
• Engage cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

4 year degree in business or engineering related field

Tools

PPM tools (e.g., QuickBase, Oracle)

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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.

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!

The Program Manager owns the success of strategic accounts, driving growth, overseeing execution, and fostering strong relationships that deliver value. The Program Manager is the voice of the customer, the driver of internal and external initiatives, and the champion of accountability. The Program Manager’s leadership and influence will shape the customer experience, maximize return on investment, and propel both the customer and the organization forward.

As A Program Manager, You Will

• Develop, execute, and continuously refine program strategy and roadmaps to align with business goals and customer priorities.
• Lead end-to-end program execution, ensuring key milestones are met, tasks are completed, and outcomes are delivered on time and within scope.
• Engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive collaboration, resolve issues, and maintain alignment throughout the program lifecycle.
• Monitor program performance using defined KPIs and dashboards, conduct reviews, and implement process improvements to enhance execution and efficiency.
• Communicate regularly with internal teams and customers, providing updates, following up on outstanding actions (e.g., proposals, tasks), and strengthening relationships.
• Own and lead business and performance reviews with senior leadership and customer executives, using insights to influence strategic decisions.
• Anticipate risks and remove roadblocks proactively, ensuring program momentum and continuous improvement through feedback and lessons learned.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4 year degree in business or engineering related field
• 5 years of experience in project/program management in manufacturing industry or related industry.
• Legal work authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• MBA or Master Degree
• PMP
• Experience in HVACR
• Experience with PPM tool such as QuickBase, Cora; Or Oracle.
  
  

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.

Why Work in the Greater Metro Atlanta Area

Our facility is located in Kennesaw, GA, which is conveniently located within driving distance to Atlanta and historic downtown Kennesaw. The area offers excellent school systems, an abundance of outdoor walking trails, and low crime rates to create a family-friendly environment. The area is surrounded by several growing communities, with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and outdoor activities that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

Our Cold Chain business unit, headquartered in Kennesaw, is the leading provider of electronic controls and optimization services for supermarket, convenience store, restaurant, and refrigerated transportation customers and the OEMs that serve them. The business unit is comprised of multiple acquisitions organized to add value to Copeland’s world-leading products through control, connectivity, and remote monitoring. The business generates half of its revenue outside of North America and employs over 1,200 people globally. Headquartered in the Greater Atlanta area, the business has major operations in Minnesota, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, China, and the Philippines. The Cold Chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Kennesaw location.

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

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