Product Manager - Refrigeration Controls

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!   Job Description:   We are looking for a Product Manager to support the growth of our Refrigeration Controls portfolio focused on Food Service applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, product strategy, and customer engagement.  You will own products throughout their lifecycle, translating customer and market needs into innovative solutions that drive business growth. Working closely with engineering, sales, operations, and customers, you will help shape the future of refrigeration controls across North America.  AS A PRODUCT MANAGER, YOU WILL:   Develop and execute product roadmaps, managing the full product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life  Define product requirements based on customer, market, and business needs  Manage product profitability and support business case development for new product investments  Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify market opportunities and product enhancements  Define product positioning and value propositions  Support pricing, commercialization, and go-to-market activities  Develop technical and commercial sales enablement materials  Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure successful product delivery and adoption  Maintain accurate product data and documentation throughout the product lifecycle  Drive continuous product improvements based on market trends and customer feedback  REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:   Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline  Minimum 3 years of experience in Application Engineering, Product Management, Technical Sales, or a similar technical customer-facing role  Knowledge of electronics, controls, or embedded systems  Strong interest in technology and product development  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills  Ability to influence and gain alignment across multiple functions  Fluent English  Able to travel up to 25% (mostly domestic with some international) PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:   Experience with refrigeration applications, controls, or food service equipment  Background as an Electronics Engineer, Application Engineer, or Technical Sales professional  Product management experience within industrial, refrigeration, HVAC, or controls industries  Understanding of commercial refrigeration systems and customer applications  Experience working with international and cross-functional teams  Flexible Work Schedule – Hybrid Work Option and Core Hours   This role has the flexibility of a hybrid work from home option up to three days a week and a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.  Why Work in the Greater Metro Atlanta Area   Our facility is located in Kennesaw, GA, which is conveniently located within driving distance to Atlanta and historic downtown Kennesaw. The area offers excellent school systems, an abundance of outdoor walking trails, and low crime rates to create a family-friendly environment. The area is surrounded by several growing communities, with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and outdoor activities that make them exciting places to live and work.  About Our Location   Our Cold Chain business unit, headquartered in Kennesaw, is the leading provider of electronic controls and optimization services for supermarket, convenience store, restaurant, and refrigerated transportation customers and the OEMs that serve them. The business unit is comprised of multiple acquisitions organized to add value to Copeland’s world-leading products through control, connectivity, and monitoring. The business generates half of its revenue outside of North America and employs over 1,200 people globally. Headquartered in the Greater Atlanta area, the business has major operations in Minnesota, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, China, and the Philippines. The Cold Chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Kennesaw location. #LI-KP1 #LI-Hybrid 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 o