Director Program Management

Copeland

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Track record of results in B2B environments, with focus on new product development and project management
  • Experience leading teams in a global matrix organization
  • Direct leadership experience managing team objectives and coaching for performance
  • Strong communication and influence skills across diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to merge technical concepts with business acumen
  • Conflict resolution and decision-making skills
  • MBA or Bachelor’s degree with relevant business experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage execution of new product launches and ensure alignment with market needs
  • Establish and prioritize programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Lead the phase-gate process to enhance execution and process improvement
  • Foster collaboration to drive efficiency, product alignment, and cost optimization
  • Provide leadership and coaching for Program Managers and Engineering Change Coordinators
  • Develop and implement talent plans to foster team growth

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with in-office requirement for collaboration
  • Opportunities for advancement within the company
  • Access to a newly renovated facility with extensive manufacturing and lab space
  • Work in a family-friendly community with low cost of living and excellent schools
Full Job Description

Description

If you are aProgram Manager with strong cross-functional leadership skills and a track record of executing programs and delivering results, then Copeland - Americas has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, Ohio location, you will be responsible for managing the entire portfolio of product programs for the $0.7B Cold Chain - Compression line of business by establishing strategic priorities, allocating resources and capital, and leading a team of Program Managers that oversee the execution of new product development programs.

As the Director of Program Management, you will:

  • Be accountable for the execution of new product launches and other major product programs, ensuring that all programs meet market requirements, schedule, and financial targets

  • Establish Program priorities through collaboration with sales, marketing, product management, engineering, and operations

  • Own the phase-gate process and instill a culture of disciplined execution and process improvement across all functional groups in the business

  • Foster collaboration across a globally matrixed organization to drive speed, resource efficiency, product strategy alignment, and cost optimization

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and support for a team of Program Managers and Engineering Change Coordinators

  • Establish and implement talent development plans for direct reports to enable team players to reach their full potential

Required education, experiences & skills:

  • A proven track record of demonstrated results in a B2B environment, including experience in new product development, project management, cross-functional leadership, engineering and product marketing.

  • Experience leading and influencing teams in a globally matrixed organizational structure

  • Direct staff leadership of a team, including establishing development plans, managing and tracking objectives and deliverables, and coaching for performance

  • Strong executive communication / presentation skills and ability to influence a wide range of internal/external stakeholders

  • Demonstrated ability to merge understanding of technical concepts with financial/business acumen.

  • Ability to balance multiple stakeholders, resolve conflict, and make sound decisions

  • MBA or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent business experience

Preferred education, experiences & skills :

  • 7-10 years of relevant experience preferred

  • Marketing or technical undergraduate degree preferred

  • HVAC/R industry experience preferred

  • Technical work experience a plus

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 areas 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.

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