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 position leads a multi-site PMO organization and operates as a critical member of the NPI and Procurement leadership team, shaping execution strategy and ensuring enterprise alignment. Key Responsibilities Enterprise NPI Portfolio Leadership Own and lead the Residential & Light Commercial NPI Procurement portfolio, ensuring programs deliver against business case commitments (cost, margin, and launch timing) Establish and drive program execution strategy and priorities aligned to BU and enterprise objectives Provide clear accountability for portfolio health, proactively identifying risks and leading recovery actions Serve as the senior escalation point for program trade-offs, resourcing conflicts, and cross-functional alignment challenges PMO Governance & Operating Model Ownership Own and continuously improve stage-gate discipline (P0–P4, SOP readiness) and program management best practices Lead structured executive review cadence (weekly, monthly, and milestone reviews), ensuring transparency and accountability Institutionalize data-driven decision-making frameworks tied to program performance (cost, OTD, readiness, risk) Cross-Functional & Business Integration Influence product definition, design decisions, and sourcing strategies to optimize cost, manufacturability, and Procurement outcomes Drive alignment across different functional stakeholders to ensure consistent execution of NPI priorities and strategies Procurement Strategy & Execution Influence Ensure NPI programs are aligned to global Procurement strategies, including supplier selection, dual sourcing, capacity planning, and localization Drive execution of should-costing, cost optimization, and productivity initiatives embedded in NPI programs Provide leadership oversight on supplier readiness, qualification, and program risk mitigation People Leadership & Organizational Capability Lead and develop a team of PMO leaders, program managers, and Procurement program resources Coach leaders and develop succession pipelines aligned to Carrier leadership expectations Executive Influence & Decision Support Drive alignment on key business trade-offs (cost vs. timing vs. scope) Serve as a trusted advisor to BU leadership on NPI performance and capability development Scope & Impact Direct ownership of program execution outcomes tied to cost, dual qualification, dual sourcing, and productivity targets Multi-site scope with influence across engineering, sourcing, operations, and supplier networks Significant impact on business growth, cost competitiveness, and Procurement performance Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 8+ years’ experience in Project or Program Management in a leadership capacity in Procurement, Manufacturing, or Engineering environments 3+ years’ experience 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 (sourcing, supplier development, cost modeling) Experience leading global organizations in a matrixed environment Professional Spanish fluency PMP or equivalent certification Proven ability to influence executive leadership, align diverse stakeholders, and steer enterprise-level decisions Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. Other Compensation This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives Retirement Benefits Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation Disability: Short-term and long-term disability Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process 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 or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from JobPosting Date: 23 June 2026 Job Applicant's Privacy Notice Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice. 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