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Copeland Product Manager - Industrial Heat Pumps/Chillers in Topeka, Kansas
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!
If you are a Product Management professional looking for an opportunity within a high-growth and solutions-focused business, we have an opening for you! The Product Manager – Industrial Heat Pumps/Chillers will focus on successfully driving the product success for Vilter within the industrial heating and chiller markets, ensuring that we are providing the right solutions for our customers and producing business results. This is a highly strategic role and will have significant influence in crafting the product roadmap strategy and enabling sales to grow our install base. The Industrial Solutions business is on a multi-year path of outstanding growth powered by a ground-breaking product development roadmap. Our solutions, products, and services are squarely focused on driving environmental sustainability as a steward of industry energy transition through applications like renewable natural gas, refrigeration, and industrial heat pumps.
AS A PRODUCT MANAGER, YOU WILL:
Conduct and analyze market research – gather data on customer needs, regulatory influences, industry trends, and competitive landscape to inform product decisions.
Strategize and define organization’s product strategy and roadmap - identify the vision and goals for the product and create a plan for teams to implement.
Prioritize products and product requirements through business analysis and feedback from key team members.
Launch product through formal new product development process – ensure product is successfully launched and marketed to the target audience.
Develop robust product pricing strategy using market insights and data analytics. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on strategies to market and sell products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams – work with various teams, such as engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure the product is built according to requirements and meets customer needs.
Measure success - coordinate key performance indicators (KPI's) to evaluate the product's success and adjust plans as needed.Regularly communicate new findings, business opportunities, and product KPI’s to upper management & broader organization
In addition to these responsibilities, a Sr. Product Manager will:
Quickly become a subject matter expert (SME) in assigned product & market.Assume a broader and more strategic role - autonomy in decision-making and accountability for product success.
Lead continuous improvement projects related to accelerating the NPD process, digitization, and lean culture.
Mentor and coach less experienced Product Managers
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or marketing with experience in product management, marketing, product development, technical sales, or engineering.
Three (3) years of experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate with team members, other departments, upper management, and customers.
Superior project management and relationship skills
Ability to maintain keen attention to detail, multitask and work with opposing timelines.
Natural tendency to be curious, positive and creative
Teammate who collaborates well with others
Sincere empathy for the customer and a dedication to delving deep into the challenges they present or experience
Travel: 15-30%
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Master's degree in Business Administration
Seven (7) years of experience
Prior experience working in new product development.
Work experience in the industrial compression solutions industry – gas, refrigeration, or heat pumps.
Customer facing experience in a technical or sales capacity, with shown communication and issue resolution skills.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, the salary/pay range for this role is $82,000-160,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.
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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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.