Senior Project Manager

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 Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning and leadership of complex and highly cross-functional projects, including NPD and Operational projects, according to best practices of project management body of knowledge. Activities include requirements definition, preparation of project schedules, resource plans/allocations, risk analysis, and meeting facilitation.

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:

This position is onsite in Noblesville, IN.

What you will do:

• Serves as role model for Helmer values by maintaining positive internal/external relationships; embracing and valuing diversity in all forms; promoting individual growth and development; actively promoting Continuous Improvement culture; and demonstrating a commitment to excellence in the achievement of company goals/objectives.

• Comply with workplace safety and quality procedures

• Lead complex and highly cross-functional projects in a Project Manager role according to best practices of project management body of knowledge (utilizing waterfall and agile methodology) in the development of project charters, requirement identification, project deliverables development and project schedules.

• Develop and manage project governance including sponsor meetings, project team meetings, status reports, etc.

• Ensure effective communication regarding key project objectives, schedules, and risk with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and steering teams.

• Lead product development projects (internal and with key business partners) through the stages of planning to product launch and Life-Cycle Management.

• Manage the relationship and lead communication with external partners and internal stakeholders

• Monitor potential implementation project risks, opportunities, and issues that may impact the project

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously - some of which will span across multiple business areas

• Lead Change Management activities for applicable projects.

• Support the ongoing development, improvement, and alignment of the LSS NPD Stage Gate Process

• Execute training and provide ongoing support, coaching and mentoring to project managers. 100%

What you will bring:

Relative Work Experience:

• Minimum 7 years work experience leading engineering and operations project teams and related work experience in a manufacturing environment

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other related business or technical degree.

Certifications / Licenses:

• PMP Preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of lean methodologies preferred but not required

• Change Management preferred but not required

Computer Systems / Software:

• Microsoft Excel, Word proficiency required

• Microsoft Project experience preferred but not required

• ERP experience, preferred

Specialized Training:

• Knowledge of FDA regulations and/or ISO 13485 or similar ISO 9000 series training preferred but not required.

• Project Management training

Key Competencies:

• Ability to manage complex and highly cross-functional projects

• Highly adaptable, organized, and self-directed: able to work flexibly as assigned to multiple leaders by communicating progress and constraints along with recommendations for coordination and improvement toward attainment of overall goals.

• Ability to work under only general direction while independently determining the approach to problems and solutions

• Ability to balance interests of a variety of customers; readily readjusts priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands.

• Ability to secure relevant information in identifying key issues and relationship from a base of information; relay and compare data from different sources; identify cause-effect relationships and recommend viable solutions.

• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate to all levels of an organization.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and implement novel solutions to meet business needs. Ability to work both independently and in partnership with others.

• Strong organization and project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross functional teams while assurance compliance.

Haven't done every single thing in the job description? At Trane Technologies, we are just as interested in your capabilities as your prior work experience. So, if you are excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the best person for this role.

Compensation:

Total Target Compensation: Range is $85,000 - $150,000 inclusive of base salary and incentive

Total Target Cash represents a mix of fixed base salary plus payment from sales commissions. Sales commissions plans are uncapped plans.

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). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee's growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We offer competitve 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.