Associate Product Manager

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!

Job Description:

Turn market insights into products customers love. As an Associate Product Manager youll be the driving force behind product strategy roadmap development and lifecycle management. By combining business acumen technical understanding and customer focus youll uncover opportunities launch innovative solutions and help grow a high-performing product portfolio.

AS AN ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER YOU WILL:

• Drive Full Product Lifecycle: Own the product lifecycle from conceptualization to obsolescence including SKU management forecasting cost reduction quality improvements and aftermarket needs.
• Lead Product Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and execute a 5-year product roadmap prioritize new developments and evaluate product ideas based on market opportunities and strategic fit.
• Define Value Proposition & Market Positioning: Understand user needs and market problems to define the product value proposition determine product positioning and ensure solutions meet customer and segment requirements.
• Conduct Market & Competitive Analysis: Analyze market trends legislation segmentation and competitor products to assess strengths weaknesses and opportunities for Copelands offerings.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Lead cross-functional teamsincluding Engineering Marketing Sales Manufacturing and Supportto deliver holistic product development and go-to-market execution.
• Engage Customers & Industry: Perform voice of customer research represent Copeland in industry associations and contribute product and market expertise to research training and promotional initiatives.
• Ensure Performance & Profitability: Monitor product line performance manage pricing and profitability and create business cases to justify investments and strategic initiatives.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• BS in Engineering or other relevant majors or the equivalent in practical experience.
• Understanding of product management and technical specifications
• Co-op or internship experience in a relatable field
• Proven business communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly skilled in developing and delivering presentations to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Legalwork authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Masters degree
• Thorough knowledge of marketing dynamics as they apply to a technical manufacturing operation
• Proven managerial skills in dealing with product lines
• Minimum of 2-5 years product management related work experience
• Working knowledge of the markets products customers and competitors in the HVAC/R industry preferably as it relates to electronics and controls

Flexible Work Schedule Hybrid Work Option and Core Hours

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.

About our Business Unit

Electronics & Controls a business unit of Copeland is an industry leader in Food Retail and home energy management and comfort control. Our products monitor and control appliances that account for approximately 60% of the energy consumed in the average Food Retail. By networking our products to the cloud we are discovering new ways to help our customers reduce energy consumption save money and maintain comfort. And because our technology touches so much of our customers energy profile our solutions are positioned to make a significant impact on our nations carbon footprint. If you want to be part of a collaborative high energy fast paced team where your contributions can make a real impact on the world you have just found the place!

Why Work in the Greater Metro Atlanta Area

Our facility is located in Kennesaw GA which is conveniently located within driving distance to Atlanta and historic downtown Kennesaw. The area offers excellent school systems an abundance of outdoor walking trails and low crime rates to create a family-friendly environment. The area is surrounded by several growing communities with restaurants festivals shopping and outdoor activities that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

Our Cold Chain business unit headquartered in Kennesaw is the leading provider of electronic controls and optimization services for supermarket convenience store restaurant and refrigerated transportation customers and the OEMs that serve them. The business unit is comprised of multiple acquisitions organized to add value to Copelands world-leading products through control connectivity and monitoring. The business generates half of its revenue outside of North America and employs over 1200 people globally. Headquartered in the Greater Atlanta area the business has major operations in Minnesota Italy Mexico Brazil China and the Philippines. The Cold Chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof there are many opportunities for advancement within the Kennesaw location.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor 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 Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds and with diverse perspectives are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

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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