[Remote] Project Manager III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ingersoll Rand is a technology leader with over 160 years of experience, dedicated to making life better through innovative solutions. The Project Manager III is responsible for managing high-impact product development projects, mentoring junior team members, and aligning project execution with business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex pump product development projects from concept through commercialization
• Mentors a team of project managers and project coordinators, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for best practices in project management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance project management methodologies, tools, and templates across the organization
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering, manufacturing, quality, marketing, supply chain, and external partners
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, resource allocations, and schedules for multiple concurrent projects
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks, issues, and bottlenecks, escalating to executive leadership as needed
• Lead project governance activities, including design reviews, gate meetings, and post-launch analyses
• Communicate project status, key decisions, and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the project management team
• Represent the company in customer meetings, industry forums, and cross-company initiatives as needed

Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field (Masters degree strongly preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience minimum in product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior project management role, preferably in pumps, fluid handling, or related manufacturing industries
• Expert-level project management and organizational skills
• Proven leadership and team development abilities
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and process improvement
• Proficiency with advanced project management software and tools
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycle, engineering change management, and manufacturing operations
• Ability to influence and build consensus across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex product development projects
• Extensive experience mentoring, coaching, or managing project teams
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Stage-Gate, Lean, etc.)
• Experience leading process improvement or change management initiatives
• Ability to work strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred; Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification highly desirable
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple, high-complexity projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage (medical, prescription, dental, and vision)
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• An employee stock program

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