Manager, Project Management

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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 Manager, Project Management is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers while ensuring the successful execution of all projects assigned within the PMO. This role provides leadership across the project portfolio and works with the Director of PMO and enterprise PMO to leverage and continuously improve project management standards and best practices, develops team capabilities, and drives on-time, on-budget project delivery while creating an exceptional customer experience.

The Manager, Project Management is a trusted thought leader and partner to the Director PMO to ensure alignment of priorities, optimize project execution, and support the organization's strategic objectives. This role will not only lead high level programs but work to mature project, program, portfolio management within the organization by partnering with the enterprise Copeland PMO.

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, providing coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development
• Oversee the successful execution of Engineer-to-Order (ETO), refrigeration, gas compression, and other strategic projects, ensuring delivery aligns with customer, operational, and financial objectives
• Collaborate with enterprise PMO to leverage and continuously improve project management standards, governance processes, tools, metrics, and best practices to drive consistent project execution across the organization
• Provide portfolio oversight by monitoring project performance, resource utilization, schedules, budgets, risks, and priorities across multiple concurrent projects
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and Field Services to align resources and drive accountability for project success
• Serve as the escalation point for complex projects, customer, and cross-functional issues, leading resolution efforts to minimize business and customer impact
• Foster strong customer and stakeholder relationships by ensuring effective communication, managing expectations, and driving high levels of customer satisfaction
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on project execution, operational efficiency, customer experience, and profitability
• Drive project forecasting, resource planning, capacity management, and portfolio reporting to support strategic decision-making and business objectives
• Championing a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and project management excellence while supporting organizational growth and strategic initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of professional experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, engineering, or related industries
• 5+ years of project management experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including direct management, coaching, and development of project management professionals
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience managing portfolios of multiple concurrent projects with significant revenue, schedule, and customer impact
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence organizational outcomes without direct authority
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, portfolio management, risk management, and resource planning
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational accountability and execute strategic initiatives
• Strong financial acumen, including project…