Associate Product Manager

Copeland•Kennesaw, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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%.
Legal work authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Nice To Haves

Master’s 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

Responsibilities

Own the product lifecycle from conceptualization to obsolescence, including SKU management, forecasting, cost reduction, quality improvements, and aftermarket needs.
Develop and execute a 5-year product roadmap, prioritize new developments, and evaluate product ideas based on market opportunities and strategic fit.
Understand user needs and market problems to define the product value proposition, determine product positioning, and ensure solutions meet customer and segment requirements.
Analyze market trends, legislation, segmentation, and competitor products to assess strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for Copeland’s offerings.
Lead cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Support—to deliver holistic product development and go-to-market execution.
Perform voice of customer research, represent Copeland in industry associations, and contribute product and market expertise to research, training, and promotional initiatives.
Monitor product line performance, manage pricing and profitability, and create business cases to justify investments and strategic initiatives.