Project Manager - Industrialization

Belimo; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belimo is seeking a Project Manager - Product Industrialization to drive supply chain strategy and lifecycle projects, linking Innovation and Operations. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, defines architecture, and guides supplier selection, with emphasis on cost, timing and regional footprint decisions.

The position requires leadership across Make, Equipment, Planning, and Sourcing, excellent English communication, and a background in engineering with project management experience in

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical).
• Further education in project management is a plus.
• 3+ years in product development and industrialization of devices or supply chain strategy.
• 3+ years in interdisciplinary project management for mass-produced goods.
• Experience with Sciforma, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience in supply chain management and manufacturing equipment development.
• Clear communication and teamwork across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain design and implementation across projects and product life cycle.
• Represent Lead Supply Chain goals in product creation projects as part of industrialization.
• Manage lifecycle projects, planning, deliverables, and CAPEX.
• Consult with Innovation and PMO and with the supply chain steering committee.
• Lead the Industrialization project team including Make, Equipment, Planning, and Sourcing.
• Perform supply chain feasibility, gap, and risk analyses.
• Define and implement the supply chain concept and strategy for the project.
• Make footprint decisions (regions/plants) including make-or-buy and sourcing.
• Structure products/regions/volumes into optimized architecture and variants.
• Guide product engineering via stakeholder requirements and drivers.
• Influence product design based on supply chain capabilities.
• Validate concepts and designs against supply chain requirements.
• Plan allocation of production and customization capacities.
• Oversee supplier selection within the project for components and modules.
• Define requirements for processes, equipment, and manufacturing quality.
• Involve packaging engineering for end-to-end packaging and labeling.
• Lead ramp-up of production capacities across internal and external suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain strategy

Cross-functional leadership

English communication

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

BS in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical)

Project management certification (plus)

Tools

Sciforma

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Introduction

The Project Manager - Product Industrialization supports Industrialization efforts in product creation and lifecycle projects, driving supply chain strategy and material flow, as the link between Innovation (R&D) and Operations. Acting in the Lead Supply Chain role, this position is responsible for coordinating all supply chain functions within the project, ensuring that supply chain decisions are made in a structured and timely manner. It involves engaging relevant stakeholders and adhering to both the global supply chain strategy and Belimo’s processes for product creation (PCP) and product / process changes (PPC). They will coordinate projects with Manufacturing Excellence (Lead Make) and Equipment Engineering (Lead Equipment) resources, ensuring cost, timeline, and logistic objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain design and implementation across projects and product life cycle, embedding all inputs into a structured decision-making process
• Lead industrialization as a core team member in product creation projects representing Lead Supply Chain (Industrialization) goals
• Serve as project manager for lifecycle projects, owning the planning, management, deliverables, and CAPEX in the project
• Consult with Innovation & PMO in the product creation process as well as to the supply chain steering committee
• Lead and motivate the Industrialization project team consisting of the roles Lead Make, Lead Equipment, Lead Planning, and Lead Sourcing
• Perform supply chain feasibility, gap, and risk analyses
• Define and implement the supply chain concept and strategy for the project
• Enable footprint decisions (regions/plants), including make-or-buy and single-vs-multiple sourcing, based on interdisciplinary alignment
• Structure products, regions, and volumes from a broad strategy and translate them into optimized product architecture and variant trees
• Define project stakeholder requirements and architectural drivers to guide product engineering
• Influence product design based on supply chain capabilities
• Validate product concepts (mock-ups) and product designs (prototypes) against supply chain requirements
• Plan and validate allocation of production and customization capacities
• Create the end-to-end product journey with input from Lead Make resources
• Oversee supplier selection within project for components and modules including requirements to suppliers
• Define requirements for processes, equipment, and quality in manufacturing with input from respective teams
• Involve packaging engineering for end-to-end packaging and labeling
• Lead the ramp-up of production capacities (materialization) across internal and external suppliers (incl. alpha-, beta- & pilot-series builds)
• Lead or support other activities of the manufacturing engineering roadmap (cost optimization, automation, transfers, integration)

Required Expertise

• BS in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Further education in project management (certification is a plus)
• 3+ years of experience in product development and industrialization of devices and/or development of supply chain strategy
• 3+ years of experience in interdisciplinary project management within a company manufacturing mass-produced goods
• Experienced with task & project management tools (e.g. Sciforma, Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with supply chain management/strategy development
• Experience in device development, device manufacturing, and the development of manufacturing equipment
• Ability to bring clarity in what needs to be achieved and to ensure focus
• Ability to motivate and guide a team
• Ability to influence, mediate, organize and delegate across hierarchy and divisions
• Acts as catalyst for good teamwork by demonstrating humility, drive, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to share knowledge, receive feedback, and collaborate well with others
• Contributes knowledge in development of state-of-the-art manufacturing engineering standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone. .

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $95,000 - $110,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 15% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo