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!
Description
The Senior Manager, Program Management, is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution and optimization of strategic priority marketing initiatives for the Marketing, Brand and Digital function. This role is responsible for standing up and establishing program management best practices for the Marketing function, ensuring cross-functional alignment, mentoring and executing disciplined program management and successful delivery and acceleration of marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate is a highly organized leader with strong stakeholder management skills, experience managing complex marketing or digital programs with a proven ability to drive outcomes in a fast-paced, global environment.
This role can be based in St Louis, MO; Sidney, OH or Boise, ID.
As the Senior Manager, Program Management, you will focus on:
Program Management Operational Excellence & Governance
- In partnership with the Enterprise PMO, leverage, improve and create standard work to align with enterprise and industry best practices
- Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, governance structures and success metrics for the program management discipline
- Leverage and continuously improve program management processes, best practices and operating rhythms
- Create executive-ready status updates, dashboards, scorecards and business reviews
- Monitor program performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and impact
- Ensure adherence to budget, compliance and organizational standards
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and program and project management rigor within the Marketing team
Program Strategy & Execution
- Lead end-to-end management of large-scale marketing programs and strategic initiatives with alignment to annual/long-term marketing and business strategy
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business objectives
- Identify risks, dependencies and resource requirements, proactively driving mitigation plans
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner closely with all Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand function leaders as well as external agencies
- Facilitate alignment across stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution of marketing initiatives
- Drive effective communication, decision-making and issue resolution across teams
Stakeholder Management
- Act as key liaison between Marketing and other functions, ensuring alignment and effective communication between shared initiatives
- Prepare presentations, reports and communications for senior leadership
- Provide visibility into program health, key decisions, risks and business outcomes
- Influence stakeholders at all levels through data-driven recommendations and strategic insights
Required education, experiences & skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, marketing operations, or similar leadership role
- 3+ years in managing complex, cross-functional marketing projects within a corporate or enterprise environment
- Experience managing team members and/or other project managers
- Proficiency in program/project management tools (e.g., CORA, Monday.com, Asana, or similar platforms)
- Strong understanding of LEAN principles and their application in marketing operations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze performance metrics, and deliver results
Preferred education, experiences & skills:
- Master’s degree
Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri
Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.
About Our Location
Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
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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 Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, marketing operations, or a similar leadership role
- 3+ years managing complex, cross-functional marketing projects in a corporate or enterprise environment
- Experience managing team members and/or other project managers
- Proficiency with program or project management tools such as CORA, Monday.com, Asana, or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of Lean principles and their application in marketing operations
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage budgets, analyze performance metrics, and deliver results
- Master's degree
What We Do
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. Today, we are building on our 100-year legacy through industry-leading innovation, putting Copeland at the forefront of positive change. We create sustainable residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We maintain the integrity of goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.
