Program Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end new product development (NPD) programs for air conditioning products. This role drives cross-functional execution, development process transformation (PDP 2.0), and successful product launches, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and competitive products are delivered to market. Work arrangement: onsite. Employment type: full-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPD programs from concept to mass production.
• Manage cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and marketing.
• Define and control project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate product design, prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, product safety, and quality requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Drive cost optimization, product performance improvements, and innovation initiatives.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback.
• Lead design reviews, gate reviews, and reporting to senior management.
• Support product launch activities, including production ramp-up and market introduction.
• Drive development process transformation (e.g., PDP 2.0) and improve cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or related field.
• 7–12+ years of experience in HVAC or air conditioning industry with proven NPD, program or project management experience.
• Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and complex product development cycles.
• Solid understanding of air conditioning systems, thermodynamics, and refrigeration cycles.
• Knowledge of product design, testing, and validation processes and familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, or similar).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and product lifecycle management (PLM).
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills; good command of English.

About the Company

Carrier delivers systems and services for homes, buildings and shipping to improve safety, intelligence and sustainability. The company focuses on HVAC technology and related industries and employs thousands globally. Carrier is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.