Director Program Management

Copeland • Sidney, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Program Management, Commercial HVAC, leads the planning, execution, and delivery of end-to-end new product development programs - from concept through launch and lifecycle transition - for the Commercial HVAC Vertical. This role is responsible for delivering new products - on time and within budget - that meet quality, customer, and business objectives. The Director partners closely with Product, Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive seamless cross-functional execution and accelerate time-to-market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in program/project management, with significant experience in NPD
• Experience leading and influencing teams in a globally matrixed organizational structure
• Proven track record of successfully launching complex products
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Ability to merge the understanding of technical concepts with financial/business acumen
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycles and gate management methodologies
• Strong executive communication/presentation skills and ability to influence internal and external

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
• Marketing or technical undergraduate degree
• HVAC/R industry experience
• Technical work experience
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of new product development programs, from ideation and feasibility through development, validation, launch, and post-launch support
• Define and drive NPD program strategy, including timelines, milestones, resource plans, and go-to-market readiness
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of program managers focused on NPD execution
• Engage with Enterprise PMO to leverage Copeland New Product Development processes, ensuring disciplined execution and decision-making
• Partner with Product Management to translate market requirements into executable development plans
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D to manage design, development, prototyping, and validation activities
• Work with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability, sourcing readiness, and smooth production ramp-up
• Identify and mitigate risks related to technology, schedule, cost, quality, and supply chain constraints
• Drive cross-functional alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and resource allocation
• Oversee program budgets, capital expenditures, and ROI tracking for new product initiatives
• Ensure readiness for product launch, including regulatory compliance, quality standards, and commercialization plans
• Lead post-launch reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future NPD processes
• Champion continuous improvement in product development methodologies, tools, and metrics (e.g., time-to-market, cost targets, product performance)

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees