Carrier Global Corporation

Program Manager

Carrier Global Corporation$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or related field.
  • 7–12+ years in the HVAC or air conditioning industry.
  • Experience in new product development (NPD) and program management.
  • Expertise in managing cross-functional teams and product development cycles.
  • Knowledge of air conditioning systems, thermodynamics, and refrigeration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead NPD programs from concept to mass production.
  • Manage cross-functional teams across various departments.
  • Define project scope, timelines, and budgets.
  • Coordinate design, prototyping, and testing activities.
  • Ensure product compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Monitor project progress and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Drive cost optimization and product performance improvements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative air conditioning product development.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Ability to make a tangible impact on product launches and market success.
  • Professional growth through participation in process transformation initiatives.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end new product development (NPD) programs for air conditioning products.

This role plays a critical part in driving cross-functional execution, development process transformation (PDP 2.0), and successful product launches, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and competitive products are delivered to market.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end NPD programs from concept to mass production
  • Manage cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and marketing
  • Define and control project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Coordinate product design, prototyping, testing, and validation activities
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, product safety, and quality requirements
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans
  • Drive cost optimization, product performance improvements, and innovation initiatives
  • Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback
  • Lead design reviews, gate reviews, and reporting to senior management
  • Support product launch activities, including production ramp-up and market introduction
  • Drive development process transformation (e.g., PDP 2.0) and improve cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or related field
  • 7–12+ years of experience in HVAC or air conditioning industry
  • Proven experience in NPD, program management, or project management
  • Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and complex product development cycles
  • Solid understanding of air conditioning systems, thermodynamics, and refrigeration cycles
  • Knowledge of product design, testing, and validation processes
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, or similar)
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and product lifecycle management (PLM)
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
  • Good command of English

About Carrier Global Corporation

Carrier is the provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions.

Carrier Global Corporation Careers

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Learn more about Carrier Global Corporation
Size
53,000 employees
Market Cap
$34.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Revenue
$17.4 billion

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