Senior Project Manager, Data Center

Danfoss; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Flexibility

Inclusive culture

Total rewards

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Program Manager II to steer execution of new product development, new business onboarding, and VA/VE cost-out efforts within Fluid Conveyance. You will guide cross-functional teams from kickoff to closure, ensuring on-time delivery and a strong business case.

The role emphasizes earned value management, risk control, and clear communication with leadership and customers, with opportunities for growth into broader portfolio leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or a technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management or engineering, preferably in product development or manufacturing.
• Practical command of project management tools and methods: WBS, scheduling, earned value, risk and change management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional or international teams in a matrix organization with little formal authority.
• Clear, timely and transparent communication that influences leaders internally and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Build program plans, work breakdown structures and schedules from cross-functional input to start programs realistically, prioritized and staffed.
• Lead NPD, onboarding and VA/VE cost-out projects to deliver the business case and reach Entry-Into-Service.
• Track program health with earned value, quality and delivery metrics and address risks and scope changes early.
• Report status openly to leadership and customers to enable informed decisions on business impact.
• Coach project teams and improve NPD processes, guidelines and tools for better program performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Program management

Risk & change management

Earned value

Education

Master's degree in business or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Risk tracking tools

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As our Program Manager II, you are responsible for turning business cases into delivered results – leading cross-functional teams from kick-off to closure on new product development (NPD), new business onboarding and cost-out projects in Fluid Conveyance.

With customers expecting faster launches and leaner costs, how well we run our programs directly shapes our competitiveness and margins – and you will be the person who keeps every program on course.

This role builds a strong foundation for growth into senior program management and wider portfolio leadership within Danfoss Power Solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build program plans, work breakdown structures and schedules from cross-functional input, so every program starts realistic, prioritized and properly staffed.
• Lead NPD, new business onboarding and VA/VE cost-out projects through execution, so the business case is delivered and products reach a successful Entry-Into-Service.
• Track program health with earned value (CPI/SPI), quality and delivery metrics, so risks, scope changes and impacts on the business case are caught and acted on early.
• Report status openly and on time to leadership and key customers, so decisions are made with a clear view of the business impact.
• Coach your project team and refine our NPD processes, guidelines and tools, so each program runs better than the last.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in business or a technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management or engineering, ideally in product development or manufacturing.
• Practical command of project management tools and methods: WBS, scheduling, earned value, risk and change management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional or international teams in a matrix organization with little formal authority.
• Clear, timely and transparent communication that influences leaders internally and with customers.

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. 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.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. You’ll receive a total rewards package that may include a range of benefits, depending on your location and contract type. 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.