Unit Controls Project Leader

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary

The Unit Controls Project Manager will be responsible for leading the efforts of a cross-functional product development team to create new or enhanced HVAC controls products. This role will be responsible for ensuring that technical and business objectives are met through our product development process. Performs complex activities relating to the design, testing, and evaluation of new and/or existing engineering products. Provides direction to engineers to ensure that projects are completed effectively. Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. 

What’s in it for you:  

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. 

Thrive at work and at home:  

·       Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   

·       Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   

·       401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    

·       Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      

·       Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

·       Learn more about our benefits here!  

Responsibilities:  

• Work closely with global management and business leaders to create project scope and objectives as well as risk assessment, which have a major impact on project cost, schedule, investment and technology.
• Direct involvement in project and product definition activities relating to marketing and/or technical requirements by leading technical design reviews.
• Responsible for organizing, executing and coordinating assignments of project team members.
• Develop innovative concepts and approaches to solving team or schedule problems.
• Utilize effective communication and facilitation skills both inside and outside the development team.
• Follow established new product development procedures and guidelines currently in effect to leverage shared organizational knowledge and experience.
• Participate in the development and use of project management procedures, guidelines and methods.
• Document project activities, issues, concerns and status to keep management informed and enable timely resolution of project problems.
• Create an environment for team member growth, cohesiveness, productivity, recognition, and accountability while successfully meeting project objectives.
• Integrate business, marketing and technology elements to create a cohesive project vision and team charter.
• Ability to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
• Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work regularly and dependably.
• Ability to function in a global team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with stress and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate ability to perform mental tasks such as making decisions, learning, thinking rationally and exercising good judgment.

• Qualifications:
• BS or MS degree in Engineering discipline with additional training or short courses in management techniques and principles.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering product development.
• Experience leading or involvement in an embedded software project or enterprise software development project.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
• Reliable planner with good attention to detail.
• Strong leadership along with good verbal English, written English and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems and Components.
• PMI certification (desired)
• Knowledge of DFSS techniques

Where is the work: 

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week. 

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $ 95,000 - $125,000

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:   
 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are 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, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.