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Danfoss Project Manager - Strategic Customer Opportunities in Loves Park, Illinois
Project Manager - Strategic Customer Opportunities
Requisition ID: 39685
Job Location(s):
Loves Park, IL, US
Job Description
This is a new and critical position in Danfoss Drives. In this role, you will be a critical driver of new business opportunity successes with our most strategic customers. You’ll be leading new, high-visibility, strategic customer projects that directly impact the overall growth strategy of Danfoss Drives. Your ability to deliver results will be key to our continued growth and innovation.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
Create & manage the overall execution plan for every Strategic Customer project.
Manage the backlog of Key Customer projects in execution.
Determine the resources required for executing the opportunity (stakeholders, owners)
Assign tasks to the teams responsible for executing different aspects of the opportunity.
Monitor the progress of the project (execution, task tracking, timelines, issues, risks)
Coordinates activities among team members, ensuring collaboration, resolving conflicts, and optimizing resource utilization.
Manage changes or modifications to the opportunity scope or requirements, helps to assess the impact, communicates with stakeholders, and updates the execution plan accordingly.
Identify and addresses any issues or obstacles that arise during the execution process, taking corrective actions as necessary.
Communicate with stakeholders: maintains regular communication and dashboards with all stakeholders until complete.
Customer satisfaction : ensures that the customer's satisfaction is maintained throughout the execution process, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
Business case : Mature the business case for implementation and support relevant product manager.
Handover: completes project – or ensures smooth handover to internal teams to execute using standard Danfoss processes.
Background & Skills
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
5+ years of experience in Project Management
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a Business background
PMP certification
Experience working in a global, matrixed, high-tech company product development.
Understanding of new product development
Experience working cross-functionally.
Proactive, collabrative, excellent communicator
Ability to manage multiple projects, track progress, utilize project management tools and action items
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Flexible working hours
Possibility to work remotely
Pension plan
Personal insurance
Communication package
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
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