Project Manager, Manufacturing (m/f/d)

Danfoss GmbH; United States; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Project Manager in Manufacturing within the Hydrostatics Division to lead end-to-end manufacturing projects from business case to execution and support value stream optimization.

The role is hybrid with locations in NAM or EU (Ames, US; Freeport, US; Reynosa, MX; Neumuenster, DE; Povazska-Bystrica, SK). Requires experience in manufacturing projects and collaboration with supply chain and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in a manufacturing, industrial, or product-focused environment.
• Experience working closely with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams, with understanding of their priorities and processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels across regions.
• Experience with business systems such as SAP, PLM, or similar tools, plus analytical skills and interest in AI/digital tools to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead localization and footprint optimization projects.
• Support HY value stream management process and lead single value streams.
• Support E2E manufacturing process optimization and alignment across HY plants.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and portfolio management to create alignment and momentum around shared objectives.
• Guide project planning, timelines, resources, and risk management to deliver with confidence and transparency.
• Communicate project progress and key decisions clearly, building trusted partnerships across functions, locations, and leadership levels.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Tools

SAP

PLM

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Project Management

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Annual Salary Range: USD 103,000-160,000

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Project Manager, Manufacturing (m/f/d)

Req ID: 51981 Job Location: Ames, IA, US, Freeport IL, US, Neumuenster, DE, Povazska Bystrica, SK, Reynosa, MX Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Project Management Work Location Type: Hybrid Annual Salary Range: USD 103,000-160,000 Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation indigital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

As a Project Managerwithin the area of Manufacturing Strategy in the Hydrostatics Division, you’ll play a crucial role in developing and executing the division’s LEAP 2030 footprint strategy. Your primary focus will be on managing E2E manufacturing projects from business case development through project execution but also supporting our E2E value stream optimization.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact by turning strategy to execution while collaborating with and supporting all HY manufacturing plants. We’re looking for someone who enjoys learning, collaborating, and building relationships. Whether your experience comes from supply chain, manufacturing, or another project-driven environment, we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences that can help our teams succeed.

This position is flexible to be located in NAM or EU, however preferably attached to a DPS HY location e.g. Ames (US), Freeport (US), Reynosa (MX), Neumuenster (DE), Povazska-Bystrica (SK).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and lead localization and footprint optimization projects
• Support HY value stream management process and lead single value streams
• Support E2E manufacturing process optimization and alignment across twelve HY manufacturing plants
• Collaboratewith colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and portfolio management,creating alignment and momentum around shared objectives.
• Guideproject planning, timelines, resources, and risk management,helping teams deliver with confidence and transparency.
• Communicateproject progress and key decisions clearly,building trusted partnerships across functions, locations, and leadership levels.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing projectsin a manufacturing, industrial, or product-focused environment.

• Experience working closely with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams, with a solid understanding of their priorities, processes, and business impact.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organization and across all regions.
• Experience with business systems such as SAP, PLM, or similar tools, along with strong analytical skills and an interest in usingAI and digital toolsto improve work efficiency.

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 great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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.