Program Manager/Sr. Program Manager
Listed on 2025-12-07
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
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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.
Responsibilities- Lead execution of new product development (NPD) programs
- Oversee stage-gate process, including managing program requirements, schedule, and cost
- Improve processes for faster NPD and technology maturity
- Oversee NPD and portfolio reviews
- Define and track key performance metrics to measure product success and identify areas for improvement
- Manage platform complexity, quality, cost reduction, and other sustaining activities
- Oversee and manage product lifecycle - from ideation, market introduction, growth, to eventual phaseouts (ramp-up and ramp-down)
- Lead competitive analysis process with strong cross functional alignment
- Be the voice of program management for enhanced business analytic tools
- Support product management and work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, procurement, manufacturing and other teams to ensure successful product-related activities
- Support executive presentations and communicating to all levels of leadership, as appropriate
- Leadership and Team Management:
Strong leadership skills, experience managing and mentoring project teams - Critical Thinking:
Ability to think critically, navigate in complex, ambiguous situations to drive business results - Communication and
Collaboration:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams - Analytical and Problem-Solving
Skills:
Ability to analyze data, identify problems, and develop solutions - Program Management Expertise:
Deep understanding of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices - Technical Aptitude:
Understanding the technical aspects of products and product development
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years relevant experience
- Experience in program management, product management, engineering, product development, and/or related field
- Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to comfortably engage with executive leadership
- High program, product, and business aptitude
- Travel: 10%
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or equivalent
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)
- HVAC industry experience
- Previous experience leading a Program Management team
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…
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