Senior Product Planner

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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! If you are a product development / management professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Suzhou location, you will be the key person leading program management and product platform management including new product development, NBO program, product improvement and cost reduction by collaborating with cross function teams including engineering, marketing, sourcing, SQE, AME, operation, sales and others. Your duties and responsibilities will be completed under the general guidance of the product planning director of Asia. You will exercise independent judgment and decision-making within the scope of this job. AS A Senior Product Planner, YOU WILL: • Run stage-gate governance for new product development programs. • Work with product marketing and design engineering to freeze product scope. Own the scope baseline and chair change control at each gate. • Build and manage the integrated master schedule; drive critical-path analysis, dependencies, and recovery plans. • Drive risk / issue management; conduct project risk mitigation, escalate with decision options and impact analysis. • Leads cross-functional program teams across regions; integrate vertical, regional and global perspectives to maintain strategic alignment. • Align execution within multiple function teams and across the full lifecycle (Concept, Plan, Design, Validate, Launch). • Manage program financials and business case realization. • Manage regular program operations and execution reviews; provide executive-ready dashboards and decision memos. • Facilitate cross function teams to support customer samples in new product development stage. • Manage product hierarchy & nomenclature and integrate global and regional perspectives. • Support Product Marketing/Technical sales/Engineering/Quality teams to implement product derivations and design improvement. • Support product marketing/engineering for external marketing promotion, product profitability review and cost reduction plan. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: • Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years working experience or Master with 5+ years working experience, majoring in engineering or related technical field. • Strong cross functional project management capability and problem-solving skills in a global environment • Fluency with MS Suite, PMO tools (e.g., Cora) & ERP (SAP) as a plus • Good communication skills and influence with senior executives across geographies. • Good oral and written English communication skills PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: • Experience leading cross functional, complex global NPD or engineering programs. including 2+ years’ experience with HVAC-R application. • Certifications such as PMP • Experience leveraging AI to drive effective problem solving & time savings. 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 . We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), 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. 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.