Program Manager, Centers of Excellence
At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
What’s in it for you:
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams to deliver new or improved Thermo King products to market through a structured stage gate NPD process. This role ensures new products meet specific customer requirements, program goals, timelines and budgets. Program Managers take P&L accountability for all program/ project activity through product launch. A key deliverable for the role is to follow best practices and drive teams towards project execution to a hand-off with operations.
Thrive at work and at home:
Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Learn more about our benefits here!
Where is the work:
From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues in Minneapolis, MN. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
What you will do:
Own a portfolio of projects for a key product segment and work with segment leaders on developing portfolio strategy and priority. Drives the planning and implementation of multiple programs across the organization.
Overall responsibility for product development delivery from requirements, prototype testing through product launch.
Works closely with management and business leaders to create program scope, objectives and risk assessment.
Works closely with Product Managers to define customer and product requirements.
Anticipates issues and drives countermeasures to ensure programs meet intended objectives. Escalates issues and mitigation recommendations to upper management.
Directs and coordinates activities of program personnel to ensure programs progress on schedule and within budget while meeting established customer requirements.
Schedules and leads timely status review meetings.
Interacts directly with commercial partners to integrate project deliverables into their product portfolios.
Resolves people and team dynamic issues for the effective performance of the program team in completing their assignments.
Manages intra-program dependencies and their interrelationships, and their impact upon other programs and projects.
Mentors and coaches program team members and non-dedicated project leaders on project management fundamentals.
Works with PMO Leader other Program Managers both internal and external to the SBU to continuously improve Trane Technologies Project Development Process.
Reviews completed programs & drives organizational learning and process improvement. Reduces current NPD cycle time.
Must be able to travel up to 10%.
What you will bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business (or similar technical discipline) and at least 5 years experience in project management, operations, engineering, procurement or product management is required.
Experience leading & managing New Product Development programs is required.
PMP Certification required. May be pursued after hire.
Certified MS Project Orange Belt is preferred.
Compensation:
Annual base salary range: $96,000 - 150,000
Total compensation for this role also will include an incentive plan.
Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, and geographic location where the work is performed.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.