Program Manager​/Sr. Program Manager

Position: Program Manager / Sr. Program Manager
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The Residential Light Commercial HVAC line of business at Copeland is looking for a Program Manager / Sr. Program Manager to lead high-visibility strategic growth programs within the variable speed technology segment.

Reporting to the Vice President, Global Programs & Business Development, this position will have direct program leadership responsibility for the new product development and commercialization of a key new variable speed scroll platform, as well as lead various aspects of a joint venture effort to bring swing rotary technology to the Copeland residential portfolio.

This is a highly visible role through all levels of Copeland leadership.  Successful candidates will bring transferable skills and experiences leading large technical teams through disciplined stage-gate development as well as strong communications skills at various levels including senior business leaders.
** As the Program Manager / Sr. Program Manager, you will:*** + Lead execution of new product development (NPD) programs  + Oversee stage-gate process, including managing program requirements, schedule, and cost  + Improve processes for faster NPD and technology maturity  + Oversee NPD and portfolio reviews  + Define and track key performance metrics to measure product success and identify areas for improvement  + Manage platform complexity, quality, cost reduction, and other sustaining activities  + Oversee and manage product lifecycle - from ideation, market introduction, growth, to eventual phaseouts (ramp-up and ramp-down)  + Lead competitive analysis process with strong cross functional alignment  + Be the voice of program management for enhanced business analytic tools  + Support product management and work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, procurement, manufacturing and other teams to ensure successful product-related activities  + Support executive presentations and communicating to all levels of leadership, as appropriate
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* Competencies:

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** Leadership and Team Management:
** Strong leadership skills, experience managing and mentoring project teams  +
** Critical Thinking:
** Ability to think critically, navigate in complex, ambiguous situations to drive business results  +
** Communication and

Collaboration:

** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams  +
** Analytical and Problem-Solving

Skills:

** Ability to analyze data, identify problems, and develop solutions  +
** Program Management Expertise:
** Deep understanding of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices  +
** Technical Aptitude:
** Understanding the technical aspects of products and product development
** Required education, experiences & skills:*** + Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years relevant experience  + Experience in program management, product management, engineering, product development, and/or related field  + Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to comfortably engage with executive leadership  + High program, product, and business aptitude  + Travel: 10%
** Preferred education,…