Engineering Project Manager

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking an Engineering Project Manager. The Engineering Project Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through peers/subordinate supervisors. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA – Onsite

What you will do:

• Lead new Product Development Engineering teams and collaborate with multiple functions to define, develop, and deploy strategic initiatives and/or product roadmaps that maximize the value of the business and profitability of new products
• Ensure functional commitments are achieved, strong understanding of Product Development Engineering deliverables within agreed-on time, cost, and quality parameters. Understand Key Engineering Product Requirements and Deliverables: PVSR, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R
• Plan and analyze assigned projects, establish schedules and project parameters and set procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications
• Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed-on time, cost, and quality parameters
• Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of the project and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel as required/necessary
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Coordinate project activities regarding government regulations or other governmental agencies, such as required project permitting
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required, including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, milestones, and Project Analysis through required project documentation
• Establish a professional relationship with the customer and interface constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews
• Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
• Maintain the accuracy of the forecasted cost and timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction
• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff
• Obtain acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer
• Assist Coordinator in obtaining required sub-contract Agreements or project documents required for file

What’s in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical degree strongly preferred. Exceptions possible with strong technical new product development experience
• 8+ years of experience in Technical, Engineering, Project Management and/or Project Engineering
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• 2+ years of people leadership experience
• Current PMP Certification
• HVAC industry experience
• NPI Processing Understanding, Risk Management, Project QCCD Management
• PaRM Prework, Sprint Planning/Backlog Refinement, PaRM Project Schedule Facilitation
• Project Management Functional Deliverables, Requirements Management Knowledge, Downstream Organization Processes, Prototype Scheduling & Build Process, Key Documents: PVSR, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R
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• Storm Board, Mural, Miro (User)
• Agile System (User)

Benefits: 

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:  

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance   
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions 
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage 
• Short-term and long-term disability  
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays 
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual 
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law  
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service 

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000-$141,700 + 10% bonus in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 

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