Senior Industrial Project Manager

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Turbocor in Tallahassee, FL, is seeking a Senior Industrial Project Manager to lead cross-functional manufacturing projects on-site. You will drive planning, execution, cost control, and process improvements across engineering, operations, procurement, and quality teams.

The role requires a strong background in industrial engineering, 5+ years in project management within manufacturing, and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to industrial/manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and project milestones/tollgates.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial/manufacturing projects from planning through execution, delivering on time and on budget.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, production, procurement and quality.
• Implement process optimization and lean initiatives to boost efficiency.
• Manage project budgets and cost control throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate progress and key decisions to stakeholders with clear updates.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Project management

Manufacturing processes

ERP systems (SAP)

MS Project/Primavera

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Planner

Primavera

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Project Management

Work Location Type: On-site

Senior Industrial Project Manager

Req ID: 50870 Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Project Management Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss Turbocor, you will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing. As a Senior Industrial Project Manager, you will lead high-impact projects that bring new technologies, automation, and process improvements to life, helping drive operational excellence across our manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to work on complex, cross-functional initiatives that influence how products are built, how teams collaborate, and how value is delivered to customers globally. Your leadership will help transform ideas into successful outcomes while supporting our mission of Engineering Tomorrow. Based on-site in Tallahassee, Florida, this role offers exposure to global projects and up to 30% travel, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to strategic manufacturing initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead industrial and manufacturing projects from planning through execution, ensuring objectives are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Partner with teams across engineering, operations, production, procurement, and quality to align priorities, remove barriers, and drive project success.
• Improve manufacturing performance by implementing process optimization, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage project financials by developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, identifying savings opportunities, and maintaining strong cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Communicate project progress, milestones, and key decisions to stakeholders, providing clear updates and escalating changes to scope, schedule, or budget when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of project management experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, quality systems, and project milestone/tollgate methodologies.
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Primavera, or similar platforms.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex operational challenges through data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

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?

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.

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.

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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.