Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing

Req

Job Location:

Ames, IA, US, Freeport IL, US, Neumuenster, DE, Povazska Bystrica, SK, Reynosa, MX

Employment Type:

Full Time Segment:
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Hybrid Annual Salary Range: USD ,000 Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

As a
Senior
Project Manager
within the area of Manufacturing Strategy in the Hydrostatics Division, you’ll play a crucial role in developing and executing the division’s LEAP 2030 footprint strategy. Your primary focus will be leading
Hydrostatics’ Value Stream process
, while also developing and leading larger projects related to
localization and footprint optimization.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact by turning strategy to execution while collaborating with and supporting all HY manufacturing plants.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys learning, collaborating, and building relationships. Whether your experience comes from supply chain, manufacturing, or another project-driven environment, we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences that can help our teams succeed.

This position is flexible to be located in NAM or EU, however preferably attached to a DPS HY location e.g. Ames (US), Freeport (US), Reynosa (MX), Neumuenster (DE), Povazska-Bystrica (SK).

• Lead
  Hydrostatics’ Value Stream Management Process to ensure E2E strategy definition and execution

• Own Hydrostatics’ Global Capacity Planning Tool & Process
• Define and lead localization and footprint optimization projects
• Support E2E manufacturing process optimization and alignment across twelve HY manufacturing plants
• Collaborate
  with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and portfolio management,
  creating alignment and momentum around shared objectives
  .
• Guide
  project planning, timelines, resources, and risk management,
  helping teams deliver with confidence and transparency
  .
• Communicate
  project progress and key decisions clearly,
  building trusted partnerships across functions, locations, and leadership levels
  .

• A proven track record of success managing projects
  in a manufacturing, industrial, or product-focused environment.

• Experience working closely with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams
  , with a solid understanding of their priorities, processes, and business impact.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  , with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organization and across all regions.
• Experience with business systems such as SAP, PLM, or similar tools
  , along with strong analytical skills and an interest in using
  AI and digital tools
  to improve work efficiency.

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.

You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about
-we think they’re great.

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local…