Program Manager

Carrier • Athens, GA

25d • $96,000 - $192,000

About The Position

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 We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee projects within Carrier Climate Solutions Transportation (CST) business segment. Projects are focused on design of product, manufacturing product, NPI, cost reduction and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management

Nice To Haves

• Strong program leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Planisware, etc.).
• Familiarity with project management processes (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, Kanban, etc.)
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Stakeholder collaboration experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees