Engineering Program Manager

Daikin Applied Americas•Staunton, VA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking a Program Manager to lead Programs and Projects within the Engineering Program Management Department focused on new product development. The role involves supporting and executing strategic initiatives and programs to drive improvements in innovation speed, Engineering effectiveness, and productivity, ultimately achieving Daikin’s Product Roadmaps and profitability goals. This position offers Technical, Organizational, and Strategic Program Leadership within a hybrid work environment in Staunton, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
6+ years of relevant experience
2+ years of people leadership experience
Microsoft Project experience
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Engineering management experience
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Communication, Interpersonal/Soft Skills, Situational Awareness, Self Organization, Bias for Action/Drive for Results, Adaptability
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Program / Project Leadership
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Coaching/Mentoring, Meeting management, Team Motivation, Facilitation Skills, Conflict Management and Resolution, Problem-Solving Facilitation
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Courage and Conscience, Presentation and Reporting Capabilities, Influence Without Authority, Negotiation (Win/Win), Organizational Awareness
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Process Knowledge Phase Gate Business Processes
Moderate to Highly Competent in: New Product Development Process and Deliverable knowledge
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Lean Product Development Practices

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Current PMP Certification
HVAC industry experience
8+ years of relevant experience
4+ years of people leadership experience
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Process Knowledge NPI Processing Understanding, Risk Management, Project QCCD Management
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Agile Methods and Tools PaRM Prework, Sprint Planning/Backlog Refinement, PaRM Project Schedule Facilitation
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Project/Program Deliverables Knowledge Project Management Functional Deliverables, Requirements Management Knowledge, Downstream Organization Processes, Prototype Scheduling & Build Process, Key Documents: PVSR, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R
Moderate to Highly Competent in: RPM Integration and Resource Reporting (User)
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Microsoft Project to Azure DevOps Integration (User)
Moderate to Highly Competent in: POL Embedded Features/Capabilities (User)
Moderate to Highly Competent in: SharePoint (User)
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Storm Board, Mural, Miro (User)
Moderate to Highly Competent in: Agile System (User)

Responsibilities

Lead new Product Development Engineering teams and collaborate with multiple functions to define, develop, and deploy strategic initiatives and/or product roadmaps that maximize the value of the business and profitability of new products.
Work closely with business leaders to plan future project implementation schedules, define projects/programs, manage the portfolio of projects/programs, and provide input on overall strategy.
Define, maintain, and monitor program and project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Focus efforts to meet the strategic goals and the program's specific tactical goals.
Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed-on time, cost, and quality parameters.
Ensure functional commitments are achieved with a strong understanding of Product Development Engineering deliverables within agreed-on time, cost, and quality parameters.
Understand Key Engineering Product Requirements and Deliverables: PVSR, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R.
Successfully manage relationships with key stakeholders.
Provide a centralized, single point of contact for the programs and projects they manage.
Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures.
Resolve problems in assigned programs using innovative solutions and interface with others in the company, report and escalate to executive management as needed.
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate, identify and resolve conflicts, manage project dependencies and constraints, and develop contingency plans where required.
Prepare and present reports periodically on the status of assigned programs and projects.