Project Manager - Venture

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project manager to lead our product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of market dynamics, including competitor analysis, and will be adept at gathering and incorporating customer feedback. This role involves developing comprehensive project charters and timelines to ensure successful product development and specification delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Competitor Analysis: Conduct thorough research to understand competitors’ products, strategies, and marketing positioning. Use this information to inform product development and strategic decisions.
• Customer Input: Engage with potential customers to gather insights and feedback on product needs and preferences. Incorporate this input into the product development process to ensure customer satisfaction and market relevance.
• Project Charter Development: Create detailed project charters that outline the scope, objectives, deliverable, and key milestones for product development projects.
• Timeline Management: Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring all phases of product development are completed on schedule. Monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, including progress, challenges, and any changes to the project plan.
  
  

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience. Experience in manufacturing, HVAC/R, industrial equipment or data center infrastructure.
• PMP certification highly preferred.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in product development a plus.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Exposure to commercial experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  
  

Modine is 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, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.