Daikin Applied Americas · 2 weeks ago
Engineering Program Manager- Applied Air Handler
Daikin Applied Americas is the world's largest HVAC company, seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead programs and projects within the Applied Air Handling Program Management Office focusing on new product development. The role involves collaborating with various functions to execute strategic initiatives, managing project scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensuring product development goals are met.
Consumer GoodsElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Leads new Product Development Engineering teams and collaborates with multiple functions to execute strategic initiatives and/or product roadmaps that maximize the value of the business and profitability of new products
Works closely with business leaders to plan future projects, schedules, and manage the portfolio of projects/programs, and their interdependencies
Define, maintain, and monitor program and project scope objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Meet strategic goals
Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed-on time, cost, and quality parameters
Ensure functional commitments are achieved, strong understanding of Product Development Engineering deliverables within agreed-on time, cost, and quality parameters. Understand Key Engineering Product Requirements and Deliverables: PVSR, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R
Successfully manage the relationship with key stakeholders
Provide a centralized, single point of contact for the programs and projects they manage
Managing project budgets and forecasts related to project scope and timing
Resolve problems in assigned programs using innovative solutions and interface with others in the company, report and escalate to executive management as needed
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
Delegate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate, identify and resolve conflicts, manage project dependencies and constraints
Manage project/ program risks and develop contingency plans where required
Prepare and present reports periodically on the status of assigned programs and projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Scientific, Math or Physics
4 to 6 years Engineering Program/Project Management, Engineering Department Management
Industrial Equipment, Manufacturing or Automotive Industry experience
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Scientific, Math or Physics
PMP certification
8+ years Engineering Program/Project Management, Engineering Department Management
Experience in HVAC or mechanical servicing industry
Benefits
Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
Short term and long-term disability
3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
Company
Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors.
Funding
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