Product Manager

Copeland•Sidney, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager owns the product lifecycle from conceptualization through obsolescence. The role translates market and customer needs into products that support profitable growth and competitive differentiation. Responsibilities include developing product roadmaps, managing product P&L, aligning products with customer needs and market opportunities, and partnering across functions to deliver and maintain products that meet business objectives. This hybrid-eligible role is based at Copeland’s Sidney, Ohio campus and requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to prioritize in-person collaboration and adjust hybrid days as business needs require. Travel averages 15–20%. Copeland describes itself as a global climate technologies company focused on sustainability, HVACR technologies, and cold-chain solutions. The Sidney campus is the headquarters for its HVACR Americas business unit and includes manufacturing and laboratory facilities. Approximately 1,600 employees work at this location. Copeland offers medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. The company emphasizes employee development, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least five years of experience in product management, product development, or a comparable field.
Proven leadership and communication skills, with success aligning cross-functional teams to deliver product roadmaps and achieve revenue goals.
Advanced proficiency with product lifecycle management tools, data analysis platforms, and performance tracking systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills grounded in data-driven decision-making and customer-centric product development.
Commitment to building innovative products that deliver profitable growth and competitive differentiation.
Ownership, continuous learning, and proactive improvement of product outcomes.
Able to travel an average of 15–20%.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; work-authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of product positioning, pricing strategies, and P&L management.
Experience developing business cases, ROI analysis, and product roadmaps.
Deep understanding of Voice of Customer insights and translating them into product requirements.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute five-year product roadmaps and manage the product lifecycle from development through obsolescence.
Set priorities for new product development and manage product P&L to optimize margins.
Create business cases outlining expected returns.
Define product positioning and ensure designs meet customer use cases.
Own and accurately maintain product information throughout the product lifecycle.
Gather and analyze Voice of Customer insights to inform product features and functionality.
Translate market and customer insights into product requirements, features, and technical direction.
Balance growth, cost, and profitability through product portfolio and lifecycle management.
Maintain product data integrity and structure, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with global data standards.
Support pricing strategy and execution by providing product inputs and partnering with Pricing on value-based pricing, margin optimization, and competitive positioning.
Develop and support sales enablement tools, including product documentation, technical collateral, and value drivers.
Partner with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to support successful product delivery and adoption.
Refine products based on performance, feedback, and evolving customer needs.