Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd

Senior Industrial Project Manager

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing environments.
  • Strong grasp of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and project methodologies.
  • Proficiency with project management tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and address complex challenges using data-driven approaches.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and solid communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead industrial projects from planning to execution, ensuring safety, timelines, scope, and budget compliance.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to align priorities and drive success.
  • Optimize manufacturing performance through lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage financial aspects of projects by developing budgets and controlling costs.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.
  • Communicate project progress and escalate changes to stakeholders as necessary.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for personal development through mentoring and training.
  • Flexibility and autonomy to foster a good work-life balance.
  • Inclusivity in the workplace, valuing diverse backgrounds.
  • Comprehensive benefits including annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, and personal insurance.
Full Job Description


Req ID: 50870

Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Project Management

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Senior Industrial Project Manager

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss Turbocor, you will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing. As a Senior Industrial Project Manager, you will lead high-impact projects that bring new technologies, automation, and process improvements to life, helping drive operational excellence across our manufacturing operations.

This is an opportunity to work on complex, cross-functional initiatives that influence how products are built, how teams collaborate, and how value is delivered to customers globally. Your leadership will help transform ideas into successful outcomes while supporting our mission of Engineering Tomorrow.

Based on-site in Tallahassee, Florida, this role offers exposure to global projects and up to 30% travel, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to strategic manufacturing initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead industrial and manufacturing projects from planning through execution, ensuring objectives are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Partner with teams across engineering, operations, production, procurement, and quality to align priorities, remove barriers, and drive project success.
  • Improve manufacturing performance by implementing process optimization, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Manage project financials by developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, identifying savings opportunities, and maintaining strong cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
  • Communicate project progress, milestones, and key decisions to stakeholders, providing clear updates and escalating changes to scope, schedule, or budget when needed.


What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of project management experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, quality systems, and project milestone/tollgate methodologies.
  • Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Primavera, or similar platforms.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex operational challenges through data-driven decision-making.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.


What You'll Get from Us

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You'll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about-we think they're pretty great.


Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

About Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd

Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd is a manufacturer of compressors for refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Edenbridge, Kent, United Kingdom. Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd produces a range of compressors for commercial and industrial applications, including scroll compressors, reciprocating compressors, and screw compressors. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and data centers. Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd is a subsidiary of Danfoss A/S, a global manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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