Power Electronics Project Manager (F/H)

Danfoss; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Semikron Danfoss in Paris seeks a Power Electronics Project Manager to lead large-scale, cross-site programs from concept through start of production, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and aligned with objectives.

You will collaborate with product development, testing, production, and suppliers to shape technical offers and drive continuous improvement, while promoting sustainability and innovation across sectors.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of PM experience in power electronics or related fields.
• Strong mastery of project planning, risk, and budget control.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.
• PM certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, cross-site projects from concept to production.
• Define scope, plans, milestones, and resource needs.
• Manage stakeholders and report risks and status.
• Define technical solutions with Product teams.
• Ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

MS Project

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Polarion

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As our Power Electronics Project Manager (F/H), you will play a key role in delivering large scale, high impact projects within Semikron Danfoss’ Solutions business unit, supporting sustainable and innovative power electronics and energy solutions across sectors such as energy, automotive, and industrial automation. Your impact will be visible in the successful execution of complex projects from concept through start of production, delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with technical, financial, and organizational objectives, benefiting customers, internal stakeholders, and cross site teams. You will collaborate closely with product development, product management, testing, production, procurement, and external partners, taking ownership of the full project lifecycle and contributing to a more innovative, efficient, and sustainable future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project leadership: Lead complex, multidisciplinary and cross site projects within the Solutions business unit to deliver agreed objectives within scope, time, budget, and quality requirements.
• Project planning and execution: Define project scope, create and maintain detailed project plans, manage timelines, risks, milestones, and critical paths, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Stakeholder and customer management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners, providing clear and structured reporting on project status, risks, and issues.
• Technical offers and solution definition: Analyze customer specifications, define technical solutions based on existing platforms and new technologies together with Product Development and Product Management, and prepare technical offers including cost and effort calculations.
• Risk, quality, and continuous improvement: Identify and mitigate project risks, manage issues proactively, ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, maintain complete project documentation, and continuously improve project management practices.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in managing large scale and complex projects with 7 to 10 years of proven project management experience, ideally in power electronics, energy, automotive, or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools such as MS Project, Polarion, or similar systems, with strong skills in budget management and resource allocation.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and cross-site teams and to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with fluency in English and French at minimum B2 level, German proficiency is an advantage.
• A problem solving and continuous improvement mindset combined with a solid educational background in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field and a PMP or equivalent certification as a plus.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

For further information about the position, please contact Sílas Kateh, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [phone].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.