Senior Project Manager

Job title:

Senior Project Manager

Company:

Danfoss

Job description

Job DescriptionDanfoss is looking for a Senior Project Manager with a good technical understanding and agile mindset to lead cross functional team developing new solutions from business proposal to market introduction. Our Project Management Office team is part of R&D in Industrial Refrigeration at Danfoss – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Controls (RAC). Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration solutions provide a broad and deep program of valves, incl. valve stations, pressure and liquid level sensors, line components, and gas detection for food-processing plants, warehouses & storage facilities. The engineering disciplines involved counts both mechanical, hardware, software and manufacturing.You will join our team in Denmark, who has implemented a hybrid agile way of working to accelerate time to market of our new solutions. While each project manager is dedicated to their own projects and work independently, we also enjoy networking with other Project Management Offices in RAC and tapping into the synergies that arise when reflecting on what is working and what is holding us back across new product development projects.You will lead cross functional teams developing new solutions from business case approval over industrialization and ramp-up to product release for customers and handover to operations. The core teams are mainly working out of Denmark, whereas the extended teams and supporting functions in our supply chain are truly global.“This is an exciting opportunity for you to drive continuous improvement in project execution within hybrid work environments and accelerate cross functional and cross-cultural teams to thrive, considering each team members individual working profile.” Said by Jakob Lundholm, Head of Industrial Refrigeration Project Management.You will be responsible to organize, lead and motivate your project teams by creating clear and attainable project objectives based on business case, you thrive in an environment with a high professional level and you ask questions and challenge the peers around you – including the management teams in RAC.Job ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and guide cross-functional teams from business case approval over industrialization and ramp-up to product release for customers and handover to operations.
• Oversee project core teams of 5-10 members, ensuring clear and attainable project objectives based on the business case using scrum/agile methodologies.
• Continuously assess and manage stakeholder relationships, adapting effective communication strategies to meet their needs.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving sessions to overcome challenges and enhance project outcomes.
• Drive the organizational growth journey, ensuring continuous improvement in project execution within hybrid work environments.

Background & SkillsYou have a bachelor’s degree preferably within a relevant engineering field combined with proven experience in cost down and new product development project management from an industrial environment.Furthermore, you have/are:

• Confident in change management and team development.
• Experience in creating clear and attainable project objectives based on business cases.
• Practical experience with product development within an industrial environment.
• Able to facilitate teamwork and cross functional mindset with use of agile / scrum approaches.
• Confident in communicating with customers, management and stakeholders about progress, deviations, and deliveries.
• Fluent and comprehensive in English.

As a person you are energized, persistent and goal oriented, but also open-minded and a good team player who can interact with others, across borders and cultures. Also, strong leadership and networking skills is needed in this role.At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.For further information about the position, please contact Jakob Lundholm, Head of Project Management on +45 2522 2290.Employee BenefitsWe are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does 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.Danfoss – Engineering TomorrowAt Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Expected salary

Location

Kolding, Syddanmark

Job date

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 01:53:15 GMT

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