Sr. Strategic Project Manager
About This Role
We are seeking an experienced, initiative-taking engineer to lead strategic new product introduction and manufacturing technology initiatives across our North American HVAC operations. This role partners closely with product design, product marketing, and operations teams to identify, develop, and implement innovative solutions that enhance product capability, manufacturing efficiency, and overall business performance. The Sr. Strategic Project Manager will play a key leadership role driving complex, high‑visibility, and cross‑functional projects critical to Carrier’s strategic growth.
Job Description
Project Leadership
Develop project plans, timeline, and budgets for upcoming strategic projects
Include new production methods and opportunities across multiple facilities and develop clear project scopes for implementation
Evaluate automated technology projects for heat exchangers, sheet‑metal fabrication, material handling, and assembly processes in high‑volume manufacturing environments
Assess equipment capabilities, capacities, and integration requirements
Lead the design, planning, and execution of process changes required to support NPIs
Integrate new equipment into existing factory layouts and optimize material flow, sequencing, and operations to ensure smooth NPI deployment
Lead project teams through installation, commissioning, and implementation phases, ensuring safe execution, on‑time delivery, and adherence to budget
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams across facilities to align project outcomes with business needs
Quality, Safety & Cost Management
Ensure full compliance with EH&S policies, regulatory requirements, and company safety standards
Apply analytical process‑capability tools (DOE, ProCert) to validate process performance and ensure quality expectations are met
Conduct cost analyses and track project performance against budget
Lead equipment bidding processes and support contractor selection and management
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management
8+ years of engineering and/or management experience in a manufacturing environment
8+ high‑volume manufacturing operations
Ability to travel internationally up to 35% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success managing multiple complex, cross‑functional projects involving technical products
Strong ownership mindset with a sense of urgency, customer focus, and initiative
Excellent communication and presentation skills across diverse audiences and organizational levels
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into clear visual and verbal outputs
Ability to work independently across multiple business units, identify needs, develop proposals, and drive projects to completion
Demonstrated project management capabilities including planning, budgeting, supplier negotiations, equipment layout, implementation, and stakeholder communication
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Project
Proven ability to build strong working relationships with production employees, peers, and executive leadership