Project Manager (m/w/d) Manufacturing

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

This is your opportunity to be at the heart of a major business transformation. In our segment Danfoss Climate Solutions in the Commercial Compressors division, our product line grows. As Project Manager (m/f/d) you will play a pivotal role in redesigning our supply chain, moving us from a traditional setup to a smarter, more efficient global model that serves customers worldwide.
You will lead strategic manufacturing footprint projects that are crucial to our expansion. This is a unique chance to shape the future of our production, driving innovation and efficiency as we build a supply chain that is ready for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
Your project management expertise will ensure these complex initiatives are delivered on time and within budget. You will directly contribute to our sustainable growth and strengthen our position as a leader in the commercial compressor and HVAC industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Project Manager (m/f/d), you will:

• Shape and lead strategic manufacturing projects, from defining the scope and objectives to ensuring they align with our global business goals.
• Orchestrate all project phases, from planning resources and coordinating critical activities to proactively resolving issues to keep everything on track.
• Manage the project lifecycle, ensuring we meet our deadlines, stay within budget, and uphold the highest quality standards.
• Act as a central point of communication, providing clear and consistent updates to stakeholders at all levels and ensuring everyone is aligned.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating project performance, identifying lessons learned, and implementing best practices for future initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record of successfully managing production localization or manufacturing transfer projects from start to finish.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Strong project management skills, ideally supported by a recognized project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Business fluency in English is essential. German language skills are a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 39.000people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.