Associate Director, Data Center Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) Compressors

Energie Gestalter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HealthCare Benefits: Medical, Dental,

Retirement Benefits

Paid vacation days; holidays

Disability: Short-term and long-term

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking an Associate Director for the Data Center CIPT - Compressors to own the compressor commodity strategy and drive cross-functional execution from design release through production ramp-up. You will ensure readiness, capacity, and cost objectives while leading a matrixed team across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality.

In this role, expect to shape sourcing strategies, manage risks, and partner with suppliers to scale data center operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience across operations, manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, or program management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Compressor CIPT and cross-functional governance across sourcing, materials, engineering, quality, production, and program management.
• Own performance management against component-level KPIs including readiness, BOM, validation, and on-time delivery.
• Drive strategic sourcing, capacity planning, and industrialization decisions to enable rapid scaling and cost objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this role The Associate Director, Data Center Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) - Compressors, is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the compressor's commodity strategy and execution supporting Data Center product industrialization and customer delivery. This leader ensures component readiness across the product lifecycle, from design release and supplier industrialization through production ramp-up, capacity scaling, field deployment, and operational performance. Serving as the single point of accountability for compressor supply and business execution, the Associate Director leads cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Development, Materials Planning, and Program Management to ensure customer commitments, launch milestones, capacity requirements, quality targets, and cost objectives are achieved. Leveraging deep compressor commodity expertise, this role develops and executes sourcing, capacity, and technology strategies that enable rapid scaling of Data Center operations while mitigating supply, quality, and business continuity risks. The Associate Director drives supplier readiness, long-range capacity planning, engineering change execution, and operational recovery actions to support the delivery of finished goods to customers on time, at quality, and at cost. The role influences decision-making across organizational boundaries, provides visibility into risks and opportunities, and accelerates issue resolution to ensure the successful execution of business growth plans and industrialization objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• CIPT Leadership & Governance: Lead the dedicated Compressor CIPT and manage the cross-functional team consisting of sourcing, materials, engineering, quality, production, aftermarket, etc. Establish clear accountability for component performance across the value chain. Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operational reviews. Drive governance and risk escalation processes.

• Business Performance Management: Own performance management against component-level KPIs including: Engineering Readiness Design completion BOM release completion Validation plan execution Manufacturing Performance OEE Production attainment Capacity utilization Build turnbacks Supply Chain Performance Supplier capacity readiness On-time delivery Clear-to-build status Multi-sourcing coverage Quality Performance FPY Supplier PPM Customer PPM Corrective action closure Financial Performance Cost versus target Productivity savings Inventory optimization Working capital performance.

• Leadership Responsibilities: Serve as the accountable leader for compressor readiness, ensuring delivery, quality, capacity, and cost objectives are achieved. Translate business objectives into executable supply chain, engineering, and operational plans. Drive strategic sourcing and industrialization decisions to enable rapid scaling and competitive advantage. Lead and influence a matrixed Integrated Product Team composed of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Supplier Development, Materials Planning, and Program Management resources. Establish clear metrics and governance mechanisms to identify risks early and drive recovery actions. Balance short-term execution needs with long-term strategic investments to support sustained growth. Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Promote data-driven decision-making and operational discipline.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in at least two of the following three disciplines: (Operations / Manufacturing or SupplyChain / Sourcing / Supplier Development or Program Management / Product Industrialization)
• 5+ years of leadership experience leading cross-functional teams, programs, or business initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• Commodity expertise – 1+ years’ experience with rotating equipment, refrigeration components, motors, cooling systems, or other strategic electromechanical commodities as an engineer or supply chain leader.
• Market expertise – 2+ years’ experience in HVAC, data center, or heavy industrial industries.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but is not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• HealthCare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Use of AI Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people. At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.