R&D Project Manager, HVACR & Rotating Equipment (Hybrid)

Copeland; Sidney (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site in Sidney, OH

Job summary

Copeland in Sidney, OH seeks an experienced Research Project Manager to lead R&D initiatives focused on compressors and rotating equipment for HVACR. Define scope, set goals, and drive projects from concept to prototype, aligning with product roadmaps.

You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, report progress to leadership, and mentor the team. The role is hybrid with in-office three days per week and travel ~5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of progressive experience in project management within R&D, engineering, or product development for compressors, turbomachinery, rotating equipment, or similar high-performance systems.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed rotating equipment, design tools, testing methodologies, and industry standards.
• Proven record leading complex technical projects from concept to prototype/validation.
• Demonstrated mastery of project management skills such as project planning, risk management and cross-functional coordination.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities to work with engineers, executives, customers, and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Define overall project scope with established, clear goals so team members can further develop their individual project plans outlining required objectives and timelines to meet project deliverables.
• Engage with the various business units to identify research opportunities via product roadmaps / future product needs.
• Facilitate collaboration and alignment with cross-functional teams, such as procurement and manufacturing, to enable seamless transition of projects from R&D to new product development.
• Conduct competitive analysis including:
• Provide clear, impactful status reporting to business unit and steering committee leaders, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, and key project outcomes.
• Promote project management best practices within the research team through coaching and mentoring.
• Travel ~5% as needed.

Skills

Project management

R&D experience

Mechanical/rotating equipment

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Prototyping & testing tools

Job description

Copeland in Sidney, OH seeks an experienced Research Project Manager to lead R&D initiatives focused on compressors and rotating equipment for HVACR. Define scope, set goals, and drive projects from concept to prototype, aligning with product roadmaps.

You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, report progress to leadership, and mentor the team. The role is hybrid with in-office three days per week and travel ~5%.