The Impact You'll Make
Do you like solving challenges by applying critical thinking, data, and creativity? How about working with multi-talented, global teams to transform promising concepts and business cases into products in the marketplace? If this sounds interesting, then you could be our next Project Manager in Connect and Control Solutions (CCS). The salary range for this role is 120-145K based on experience. This is a great opportunity to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Plymouth, MN!
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to the PMO Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to develop joysticks, displays, controllers, and similar components for on and off-highway applications. Further, you will work with operations, supply chain, and process development engineering teams to help establish manufacturing at our global sites.
We execute projects in accordance with Danfoss Product Development Process (PDP), a phase-gate, Trusted Process.
Other key tasks include:
- Support business case creation and maintenance
- Ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget
- Manage stakeholder engagement within CCS, Danfoss, suppliers, and customers
Ensure strong cooperation within cross functional, global teams
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- BS or MS in electrical, mechanical, or software engineering or similar
- 3-5 years of experience as a project manager in product/process development
- PMP certification is preferred
- Fluent in English
An ideal candidate would possess:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to influence and motivate others through indirect authority
- Comfort in working through challenges with incomplete information
- Critical thinking skills to both analyze data and draw underlying conclusions
- High internal motivation and personal sense of commitment
- Experience operating within a matrix organization
This position is based in our Plymouth, MN location. As teams and manufacturing sites are located globally, some domestic or international travel is expected (up to 15-25 days/year)
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- 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.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.