NPI PMO Leader

Job Summary Carrier is seeking a NPI PMO Leader to lead Procurement Program Management across Residential and Light Commercial HVAC platforms. This role is accountable for end‑to‑end portfolio leadership of NPI programs, driving delivery of business commitments including cost, schedule, margin expansion, and Procurement readiness. The PMO Leader leads a multi‑site PMO organization and is a critical member of the NPI and Procurement leadership team. Key Responsibilities Enterprise NPI Portfolio Leadership – Own and lead the Residential & Light Commercial NPI Procurement portfolio; ensure programs deliver against cost, margin, launch timing; set strategic priorities; provide accountability for portfolio health; serve as senior escalation point for trade‑offs, resourcing, and cross‑functional alignment. PMO Governance & Operating Model Ownership – Own and continuously improve stage‑gate discipline (P0–P4, SOP readiness); lead executive review cadence (weekly, monthly, milestone); institutionalize data‑driven decision‑making frameworks tied to performance (cost, OTD, readiness, risk). Cross‑Functional & Business Integration – Influence product definition, design decisions, sourcing strategies to optimize cost, manufacturability, and procurement outcomes; drive alignment across functional stakeholders. Procurement Strategy & Execution – Align NPI programs to global procurement strategies; execute should‑costing, cost optimization, and productivity initiatives; oversee supplier readiness, qualification, and risk mitigation. People Leadership & Organizational Capability – Lead and develop a team of PMO leaders, program managers, and procurement resources; coach leaders; develop succession pipelines. Executive Influence & Decision Support – Drive alignment on key business trade‑offs; serve as trusted advisor to BU leadership; support executive decision‑making. Scope & Impact – Direct ownership of program execution outcomes related to cost, dual qualification, dual sourcing, productivity targets; multi‑site scope across engineering, sourcing, operations, supplier networks. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 8+ years of Project or Program Management experience in a leadership capacity in Procurement, Manufacturing, or Engineering environments 3+ years of leading large, cross‑functional teams and complex program portfolios Preferred Qualifications HVAC or industrial manufacturing experience Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field Deep expertise in stage‑gate NPI processes, procurement strategy, global organization management in a matrixed environment Professional Spanish fluency PMP or equivalent certification Proven ability to influence executive leadership and steer enterprise‑level decisions Pay Range Annual salary: $143,000 – $286,000. Pay factors include skills, education, experience, and unique qualifications. Other Compensation Short‑term cash incentives subject to plan requirements. Benefits Health Care – Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives Retirement Benefits Paid time off: vacation (up to 15 days), sick (up to 5 days), personal (up to 5 days), holidays (up to 13 days), birth/adoption, parental, family/social, jury duty, military leave, purchased vacation Disability – Short‑term and long‑term Life Insurance and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Tax‑advantaged accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance EEO Statement Carrier 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, age, disability, or veteran status. Carrier provides affirmative action employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr C01 Carrier Corporation