Program Manager- Power Electronics

Copeland•Sidney, OH

About The Position

Copeland is seeking a Program Manager to join its Global HVAC Controls & Power Electronics Team. The role is accountable for the successful end-to-end delivery of assigned programs, aligning engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams to deliver on time and within budget while achieving business objectives. The Program Manager bridges strategy and execution by balancing scope, schedule, cost, and resources and ensuring realization of the program business case. The position leads cross-functional program planning and execution, applies Phase-Gate governance, maintains product scope, coordinates resource plans, and ensures technical and manufacturing readiness for launch. It also manages program financial performance, risks, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement of product development and program management practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
3–5 years of experience in program/project management or leading cross-functional product development initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage programs with defined scope, schedule, and budget.
Experience working in cross-functional environments with engineering, product, and operations teams.
Strong leadership and cross-functional influence skills.
Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies.
Strong project/program management capabilities.
Ability to work independently and within team environments.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
5+ years of relevant experience.
PMP certification.
Experience in electronics or refrigeration systems.
Experience in global product development environments.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program accountability, including scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk.
Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Lead cross-functional program teams across Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Operations, integrating regional and vertical perspectives.
Align product, engineering, operations, and commercial functions, ensuring clear ownership and decision-making.
Make program-level decisions within approved scope, budget, and timeline.
Drive execution through the Phase-Gate process and enforce scope governance at key stage-gates.
Define and manage resource plans with functional leaders to ensure adequate staffing and program readiness.
Ensure technical and manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) are achieved for product launch.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issue resolution.
Manage cost plans, identify deviations, and drive corrective actions for on-time, on-budget delivery.
Track performance against the approved business case, including gross margin, profitability, and return metrics.
Support financial planning and forecasting in collaboration with Finance.
Facilitate global collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and vendors.
Prepare and deliver executive-level program status communications.
Report progress to senior leadership, escalate risks and trade-offs, and maintain accountability for milestones.
Escalate cross-program resource conflicts, strategic trade-offs, and major risks to the Program Management Leader and Business Leadership.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve product development performance, including time to market and execution efficiency.
Use and improve lean program management methodologies.