Product Manager (IoT/Electronics)

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!

The Product Manager works with the global Sales and Support team and global Engineering functions across software and hardware to build and strengthen the customer base for our solutions in the Cold Chain. This person is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the development team by managing costs to maintain and improve our gross margin and overall effectiveness of our new product development and life cycle management.

Basic Qualifications

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  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing or Business or equivalent combination of years and experience.

  
  


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  2 + years working on technology-powered products as either a product manager, productdesigner, engineer, data analyst, data scientist, or user researcher.

  
  


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  Ability to figure out solutions to hard problems with constraints, using sound judgement to assessrisks, and to lay out your argument in a well-structured, data-informed, written narrative.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to learn multiple functional areas of business – engineering, design, finance,operations, sales, or marketing.

  
  


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  Expertise in product discovery and ability to structure a testing plan to validate/invalidateassumptions from insight to launch.Curiosity and a drive to learn and solve problems for customers.

  
  


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  Experience with the implementation of growth, new business development and marketing initiatives that lead to stronger market penetration.

  
  


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  A willingness to work with teams across multiple time zones.

  
  


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  Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship will not be provided.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Has experience with electronic products.

  
  


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  Haslaunched multiple products. IoT products is a bonus.

  
  


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  Experience working in the Marine Transportation industry is a bonus

  
  


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  Experience working with technologies such ascellular communication, Bluetooth, IP networks, RS-232 and proprietary protocols

  
  

Flexible Work Schedule – Remote Work Option and Core Hours

We strongly prefer candidates reside near a U.S. based Copeland location (EST/CST). However, this role has the flexibility of remote work for qualified individuals. Our teams work together to ensure our work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, The salary/pay range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000 annually,  commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Ownership & Responsibilities:

Vision, strategy and portfolio management

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  Contributesproductvision, strategyand roadmapfor Transportationhardware

  
  


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  Aligns hardware roadmap with software roadmap

  
  


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  Collaborates with other Cold Chain verticals to align roadmaps

  
  

Team leadership, goal establishment and measurement of progress

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  Develop and drive deep knowledge of the business, understanding current business goals and stakeholders whilst securing visibility of the vision and strategy

  
  


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  Ensure product team can connect the product to its customers and be positioned to present and explain the value proposition

  
  


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  Developand execute product OKRs/KPIs (objectives and key results/key performance indicators) aligned with commercial business objectives

  
  


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  Drive and build internal innovation capabilities and champion a culture of creativity, innovative thinking and learning

  
  

Product requirements and prioritization of development work

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  Ensure new product or feature development is aligned with business strategy and goals

  
  


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  Overall responsible forsigning off product and detailed featurerequirements

  
  


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  Developsbusiness cases for new products and product enhancements working with cross-functional team to refine product concept, evaluate its feasibility and communicate to key stakeholders.

  
  


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  Prioritizes the work across the portfolio (new customer features, products improvements, bugs,maintenance and cost optimization)

  
  


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  Make balanced judgments when faced with costs, timing, and resource tradeoffs.

  
  


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  Consulted in technical and business decisions. Understands what is being built and the tradeoffs.

  
  


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  Know the impact of decisions on the ecosystem performance

  
  

C ustomer acquisition and go-to-market support

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  Oversees the framework and requirements for product training of service/sales and other key go-to-market functions

  
  


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  Represents product in engagements with OEMs, integrators and third parties and can speak to technical specifications

  
  


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  Works with marketing communications to develop marketing material

  
  

D eep knowledge of the industry

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  Understands relevant market and category trends and recognizedisruptive technologies and legislative, agency and regulatory impacts.

  
  


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  Monitors competitive activity, and assess competitive product and technology strategies

  
  


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  Conductstechnology and market environment research as needed or works with analysts

  
  

Supports product discovery and experimentation for Transportation

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  Develop insights about theuser interaction and technical functionalities with the product and eco-system

  
  


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  Develop skills to understand deep knowledge of the data that enables us to understand product and user behavior, measure progress, prove if ideas work and inform decisions

  
  


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  Identifies riskiest assumptions and key questions we must get answered and means for tracking those within the product team

  
  


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  Support development and governance of running experiments to get answers to key questions and address riskiest assumptions

  
  

Portfolio / Product Life Cycle Management ** **

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  Determine the optimal product portfolio to meet the customers need and operational goals 

  
  


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  Develop plan for product obsolescence, rationalization of portfolio and phase outs and transitions 

  
  


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  Execute the product lifecycle management plan (product modifications, product transitions, obsolescence, etc.) 

  
  

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live. 

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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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.