What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Controls Training position at Copeland?
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 Manager, Controls Training is responsible for leading the development and delivery of technical training programs focused on controls for refrigeration systems, CO₂ technologies, and product-specific controls solutions. This role will lead the Controls Training Program which will provide technical training to contractors, end-user customers, and OEM customers, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills required to effectively install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot company products and systems.
The Manager will design and implement the training program infrastructure to deliver standardized and customized training programs. The Manager, Controls Training will build and lead a team of technical trainers and collaborate with the Copeland project services team. This role plays a key part in supporting customer success, improving field performance, and strengthening relationships with contractors and customers.
As The Manager, Controls Training, You Will
Build and lead a team of technical controls trainers and strongly collaborate with the Technical Sales and Project Services team to deliver and execute the training program Collaborate with management (Director, Technical Sales) to develop strategies and tactical plans to build and execute the Controls Training Program Develop and deliver the training program leveraging strong program and project management skills:
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.
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.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
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 Manager, Controls Training is responsible for leading the development and delivery of technical training programs focused on controls for refrigeration systems, CO₂ technologies, and product-specific controls solutions. This role will lead the Controls Training Program which will provide technical training to contractors, end-user customers, and OEM customers, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills required to effectively install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot company products and systems.
The Manager will design and implement the training program infrastructure to deliver standardized and customized training programs. The Manager, Controls Training will build and lead a team of technical trainers and collaborate with the Copeland project services team. This role plays a key part in supporting customer success, improving field performance, and strengthening relationships with contractors and customers.
As The Manager, Controls Training, You Will
- Training program roadmap for contractors, end users and OEMs. Projects plan development and execution with report out to leadership on progress on KPIs
- Manage training schedules, course logistics and participate coordination
- Track and manage the training costs and track training program revenue
- Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback internally and externally and performance metrics
- Update and manage the training program infrastructure including the learning management system needs, resource requirements, metric creation/tracking/reporting, processes and standardization across training materials and courses
- Maintain and update the training program curriculum and materials as products, software and technologies evolve
- Collaborate and align with the Educational Services department who is responsible for training wholesalers and contractors on the Company’s refrigeration and HVAC systems/products and other regions in the Americas
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering and/or applicable degree
- Five years of relevant industry, market and/or technical experience
- Previous management experience and/or proven skill set to manage skilled technical team
- Proven program and project management capabilities and experience
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset and very self-driven individual
- Effective analytical, coordination and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel 20-30%
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
- Knowledge of Copeland products and services – specifically Cold Chain Controls
- Food Retail industry experience
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.
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.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com