Advanced Quality Program Manager-Chillers

Trane Technologies® is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmental products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation.

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Supports program leader(s) to manage, develop, and implement New Product program deliverables that meets needs of customer and business. This is a remote position; however, the role will support our plants in Pueblo, CO and La Crosse, WI. Due to the nature of the role, there is a strong preference for candidates located in the mid-west region in addition to CO and surrounding states.  

• Manages New Product Development program(s) with large business impact from inception to completion.

• Manages defining tangible and measurable customer expectations and business outcomes; supports the program(s) to achieve both.

• Manages determining the scope, schedule, and resources with key cross functional, cross-Business Units, and external stakeholders, and obtaining stakeholder commitment and approval of the program contract.

• Ensures adherence of the program(s) to NPD process.

• Manages tracking and communicating performance against the program contract with senior leadership internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.

• Manages cross-functional identification and resolution of program risks, and issues. Appropriately escalates risks and issues as needed.

• Manages cross-functional identification and resolution of program contract changes (scope, schedule, resources).

• Advises, coaches, and develops direct reports and/or peer program manager(s). Delegates program assignments as appropriate.

• Provides strategic voice of Quality and collaborates with the Product Growth Teams with quality data for risk mitigation

• Leads team of AQEs responsible for delivering Unitary projects within the NPD lifecycle

• Responsible for sharing Quality Requirement Documents (QRDs) at the product PGT level to expose, reduce and manage quality risk in the current production space, in the field and the supply chain (supplier)

• Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events.

• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Project Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a "project").

• Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

• Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

• Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.

• Project Management training and/or experience preferred.

• New Product Development training and/or experience required.

• Six Sigma experience preferred.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant New Product Development experience. Practical business experience and knowledge of New Product launches required. Experience in multiple functions desired. Product SME required

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.