Danfoss LLC
PMO Manager- New Product Development Requisition ID: 43840 Job Location(s): Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Function: Project Management Work Location Type: On-site Job Description Do you have a passion for sustainability and innovative projects that truly make a difference? At Danfoss, we believe technology can drive the change towards a greener future, and we want people who share this vision. For Danfoss Climate Solutions, Turbocor compressors division, we are looking for a motivated and results-oriented PMO (Project Management Office) manager-NPD to lead our NPD project managers at our facility in Tallahassee, Florida. In this role, you are responsible for driving excellence in project execution and governance for new product development. This role ensures that projects align with strategic business objectives, are delivered on time with quality and within budget, and follow standardized processes. The PMO Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and key stakeholders to enhance project efficiency, improve project cycle times, and optimize resource allocation. Are you ready to put your skills to work and lead teams and projects that contribute to a more sustainable future? Join us and make a difference! Job Responsibilities People Management & Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, enhancing their skills, performance, and engagement. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for the NPD PMO team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular performance evaluations and career development discussions with team members. Lead the NPD project portfolio governance process, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic priorities. Monitor project health, risks, and resource utilization, ensuring corrective actions are taken proactively. PMO Process Development & Improvement: Develop, standardize and simplify project execution processes to reduce cycle time and improve efficiency. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project governance and cross-functional collaboration. Drive the adoption of digital tools and dashboards for real-time project tracking and reporting. Project Execution & Governance: Ensure NPD projects meet quality, schedule, cost and performance goals while maintaining process compliance. Define KPIs to measure project success and oversee execution. Lead the NPD project execution when necessary. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Collaborate with engineering, product management, marketing, Quality, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and leadership teams to ensure seamless project execution. Facilitate regular project status reviews and executive-level reporting. Background & Skills Qualifications & Skills: Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field; PMP certification preferred. Experience: 8+ years in project/program management, preferably in NPD, engineering, or manufacturing industries. 2+ years of people management experience, leading project management teams. Skills: Strong leadership and team development skills. Expertise in project portfolio management and governance. Knowledge of Agile, Stage-Gate project management methodologies. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, etc.). At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. Even if you do not meet all listed requirements, we encourage you to apply and share how you can bring new insights to our team. Employee Benefits We offer benefits such as bonus systems, paid vacations, flexible working hours, personal insurance, communication packages, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups, a state-of-the-art virtual work environment, and employee referral programs. Benefits may vary by country and are subject to change. About Danfoss At Danfoss, we engineer solutions for resource efficiency, driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. We value diversity and strive for an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued. Our goal is to become CO2 neutral by 2030. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr