Program Manager, Incubation Data Center

Danfoss; United States; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Danfoss invites a Program Manager to lead incubation data center initiatives within the Data Center Business Unit. You will drive cross-functional teams from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery against the business case and EIS readiness.

The role demands a Master’s degree, 5+ years PM/engineering experience, and the ability to guide international teams in a matrix structure while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business or a technical field (required).
• At least five years of project management or engineering experience (required).
• Program Management Professional certification is preferred.
• Strong command of project and program management methods and tools.
• Ability to independently lead cross-divisional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead medium-complexity programs: build PM plans, WBS, schedules, and a robust SoW.
• Drive disciplined execution: manage scope, hold meetings, and monitor health with EVA metrics.
• Own the business case and customer outcomes: align with roadmap and ensure EIS readiness.
• Lead collaboration: build relationships with cross-functional leaders and key customers; communicate updates.
• Improve change delivery: refine NPD processes/tools and coordinate change-management activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Master’s degree in Business or technical field

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Project Management

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Program Manager, Incubation Data Center

Req ID: 52385 Job Location: Copenhagen, DK, Kolding (Marsvej), DK, Nordborg, DK Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Project Management Work Location Type: Hybrid Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As our Program Manager, Incubation Data Center (m/f/d), you will play a key role in driving innovation within the Data Center Business Unit at Danfoss Power Solutions, preferably based in Copenhagen, Denmark.You'll lead local and global cross-functional project teams from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, control and closure, ensuring successful delivery of the agreed business case. You'll take ownership of low- to medium-risk programs across new product development (NPD), product-related initiatives, large-scale new business onboarding and cost-out/value analysis and value engineering (VA/VE) projects.

Your impact will be measured by successful project delivery, transparent reporting to leadership and timely corrective action. You'll also help develop and continuously improve processes, guidelines and tools for new product development, bringing teams together and driving accountability in a matrix organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and lead medium-complexity programs: build program management plans, cross-functionally informed work breakdown structures (WBS) and schedules; align priorities, staffing, requirements and a robust Statement of Work (SoW) before baseline; ensure the team understands contractual commitments and baseline change control.
• Drive disciplined execution and delivery: manage scope and scope changes, run regular team meetings, follow through on commitments and action items, and assess program health through earned-value measures (CPI/SPI), quality, technical performance, Focus 5 and delivery indicators. Identify and quantify risks and opportunities, implement mitigation plans and initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Own the business case and customer outcomes: understand the strategic product roadmap and how the organization develops and launches products; validate customer needs and pain points with relevant stakeholders, account for product and development requirements, and ensure program scope and execution support successful Entry-Into-Service (EIS). Assess changes against business-case impact and guide team decisions accordingly.
• Lead through collaboration and communication: build relationships with cross-functional leaders and key customers, communicate progress and issues promptly and transparently to internal and external leadership, and influence international or cross-divisional teams without relying on formal authority. Inspire accountability, recognize strengths and development needs, and mentor and coach team members.
• Improve how change is delivered: develop and refine NPD processes and tools, apply organizational change-management principles, and coordinate communication, training, feedback and mitigation. Monitor change effectiveness, navigate cultural diversity and organizational dynamics, and adapt plans and resources to address obstacles.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree in Business or a technical field (required).
• At least five years of project management or engineering experience (required); Program Management Professional certification is preferred.
• Strong command of project and program management methods and tools, with consistent follow-up, structured planning, performance monitoring, risk management and timely corrective action.
• Ability to independently lead cross-divisional and international teams in a matrix environment, build strong networks, empower colleagues through delegation and create commitment through open, constructive dialogue.
• Sound judgment in complex situations: anticipate and overcome roadblocks, evaluate alternative solutions, communicate appropriately across stakeholders and adapt effectively to organizational change and cultural differences.

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 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! learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.