Sr. Manager, Program Management

C01 Carrier Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks a senior Program Manager to lead medium to large programs across products and regions. You will drive strategic planning, budgeting and risk management while mentoring teams and coordinating with executives.

The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and expertise in software development release trains, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in project or program management.
• 3+ years of experience in software development and release train engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed program plans and allocate resources across products, platforms and regions.
• Lead, mentor and motivate program and project teams to meet goals.
• Monitor budgets, track expenses and advocate for funding when needed.
• Communicate with stakeholders including senior leadership and executives.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation and corrective actions.
• Perform project quality checks to maintain CST standards.
• Prepare and maintain program documentation, reports, changes and minutes.

Skills

PM experience

Release train engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world‑class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

This position is for a recognized master in Program Management, who leads medium to large‑size programs and drives strategic planning efforts. Spearheads solutions for program problems, and manages multiple efforts and program budgets.

Program Planning and Execution

Develop detailed program plans; managing resources and dependencies across products, platforms and regions, ensuring successful execution.

Team Leadership

Lead, motivate and mentor program and project teams, providing clear direction and support to ensure project goals are met.

Budget Management

Monitor program and project budgets, track expenses, and implement cost‑saving measures. Advocate for additional funding when necessary.

Stakeholder Management

Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including team members, senior leadership and executives. Provide updates on program and project progress and address any issues that arise.

Risk/Issue Management

Identify potential risks or issues and develop mitigation strategies and corrective action plans to ensure program/project success.

Quality Control

Perform project quality checks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure CST project management standards are maintained.

Documentation

Prepare and maintain comprehensive program documentation, including program plans, reports, proposals, change requests and meeting minutes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree


• 10+ years of experience in project or program management


• 3+ years of experience in software development and release train engineering

Preferred Experience

• Strong program leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.).


• Familiarity with project management processes (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, Kanban, etc.) PMP certification is a plus.


• Strong team management skills


• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills


• Ability to interact constructively with diverse teams, including international


• Can navigate competing priorities, sometimes conflicting priorities


• Willingness to travel as needed to oversee programs, projects and meet with stakeholders.


• Strong project management tool knowledge and practical application experience


• Strong project management skills with ability to think ahead, anticipate potential problems, and proactively drive project execution


• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and release train process

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives


• Retirement Benefits


• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation


• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability


• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment


• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account


• Tuition Assistance

EEO and Accommodations

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 9 September 2026

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At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.