At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  – create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge 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.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• 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.
• Directs and coordinates activities of program personnel to ensure programs progress on schedule and within budget while meeting established customer requirements.
• 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.
• Schedules and leads timely status review meetings.
• Escalates issues and mitigation recommendations to upper management.
• Reduces current NPD cycle time.
• Works with PMO Leader other Program Managers both internal and external to the SBU to continuously improve Ingersoll Rand Project Development Process.
• Drives the planning and implementation of multiple programs across the organization.
• Reviews completed programs & drives organizational learning and process improvement.
• Overall responsibility for product delivery from requirements, prototype testing through product launch.
• Must be able to travel up to 15%.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or similar technical discipline) and at least 2 years experience in Project Management, Operations,
• Engineering, Finance, Procurement or Product Management is required.
• Experience leading & managing New Product Development programs strongly preferred.
• PMP Certification required or obtained within first year.
• Certified MS Project Orange Belt is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Experience leading new product development programs from concept to production using a stage-gate process.
• Understanding of technical requirements and drawings to support product offerings
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to drive program-specific issues and goals to closure.
• Technical understanding of how products support our business and technically differentiate performance
• Tenacity in driving program team members to meet or exceed program timelines and outcomes.
• Business acumen and experience in business case development and scenario planning.
• Proven ability to integrate business, marketing, and technical elements of a new product development program, including anticipating issues and driving countermeasures and issues to closure.
• Self-starter with a desire to make a significant impact on the product development process.
• Courage to raise issues to upper management when a program is at risk.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficient at defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions using six sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management.
• Good understanding of consumer products, software, and hardware development preferred.
• Experience with project management software.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

To apply for this position, click here.

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  – create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

This Advanced Digital Manufacturing Solutions Technologist will have global responsibility to deliver best-in-class digital factory MES and IT technology solutions that enable increasing competitiveness for our global manufacturing operations.

This position can be remote-based within any major city in the continental United States.

This Technology Leader will develop and maintain a strategic roadmap and lead the manufacturing organizations in the identification and leveraged deployment of digital applications for their use. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the area of leading-edge MES, IoT and Manufacturing IT solutions, and be well-equipped to connect, configure, test and deliver the tools, processes and systems to improve our business. This activity will include deep partnerships with internal and external cross-functional groups, globally.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• Technical:
  • Identify, propose, validate and deliver digital factory solutions that support Company objectives.
  • Develop and execute maturity assessments at scoped locations.
  • Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps in partnership with the global business units.
  • Research state-of-the-art digital manufacturing technologies appropriate to our needs.
  • Execute proof of concept experiments to validate technology and solutions.
  • Actively support the successful and efficient deployment of applications – this includes team formation, schedule management, go live planning, post go live care and partner selection.
  • Create and implement internal standards for global platforms, vendors and methods.
  • Support factory problem-solving efforts when escalated.

• Influencing and Leading:
  • Increase capability, competency and capacity in digital factory knowledge for internal stakeholders through training, mentoring and socializing of knowledge and standards.
  • Build strong relationships with functional leaders to align solutions with business strategies.
  • Act as a change leader, incorporating industry benchmarks and best practices to drive.
  • Innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and manage relationships with key IT vendors.
  • Support compliance of proposed solutions to Company IT standards.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering (or related technical discipline) is required.
• At least 10 years of technology development experience within a global manufacturing environment with a demonstrated history of success and progression is required.
• Proven digital expertise, including MES applications.
• Professional Engineering certification is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced MES/IT/IoT competencies, particularly in the digital factory space
• Strong competency with designing and deploying elements of Industrial IoT: sensors, SCADA methods, controller protocols, data conversion, data broker architectures, databasing, data reporting and interrogation methods
• Strong acumen with factory planning and execution systems (PLM et al)
• Strong understanding of data analytics (e.g. AI, Cognitive Analytics, Machine Learning)
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with business relationship management, change management and global transformation initiatives
• Strategic thinker balancing thought leadership & best practices with strong results-orientation
• Direct leadership of continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives
• Strong familiarity with machine tools, gage and quality systems and assembly
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to utilize Engineering principles
• Experience with process standardization (platforms, tools, standard work, training, etc.)
• Working knowledge of statistics and statistical modelling
• Project management acumen
• Ability to interpret financial reports
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of geographical regions and cultures across the globe
• Able to work safely in an industrial machinery environment
• Overnight travel is required, some globally. Expected travel requirements average 20%

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

Benefits*: Trane-Technologies-Benefits-Offered.pdf
Base Pay Range (for Colorado Residents only): Minimum: $88,560 – Maximum: $184,140

Additional Compensation: Annual Bonus Eligible

Disclaimer: This “range” could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).

* Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status.

To apply for this position, click here.

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  – create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world.

Are you ready to ReLaunch your Engineering Career with confidence?

ReLaunch is a program for talented engineers who have temporarily stepped away from their careers and are ready to put their passion back to work with Trane Technologies. The program is designed to enable you to rediscover your strengths in a workplace that values your diverse knowledge, experiences and perspectives. You will be an active, engaged, and valued team member on meaningful projects that push us toward our sustainability goals and help us Challenge Possible.

Throughout the 12-week “Returnship” program, you will:

• Work on challenging projects within your expertise and areas of interest alongside experts in your field.
• Interact in a collaborative team environment in a culture of continuous improvement.
• Connect with a network of mentors and sponsors dedicated to the growth of your career who will provide coaching to sharpen and refresh your engineering capabilities.
• Develop a work schedule and style that balances personal needs and professional goals.
• Enhance technical and leadership skills and grow your potential.

Upon completion of the ReLaunch Program, all participants will be assessed and evaluated for full-time employment with Trane Technologies!

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience
• BS or higher in an Engineering field (Electrical, Mechanical, Software preferred)
• Voluntary career break for 2 or more years
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Interest in returning to a full-time role in Engineering
• Located in the vicinity of either Davidson, NC or Minneapolis, MN

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

To apply for this position, click here.

To learn more about the ReLaunch program, click here.