Program Manager

BH Job ID: 4990 SF Job Req ID: 20189 Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title Program Manager Location: Davidson, North Carolina (Hybrid) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Summary The Engineering Program Manager leads a portfolio of new product development and product optimization projects that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, customer value, and operational performance. This role manages multiple cross-functional projects from concept through implementation and is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and overall project delivery. The successful candidate will align stakeholders, secure resources, resolve barriers, and provide clear, data-driven communication to project teams and leadership. Responsibilities Lead projects through the gated project management process, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, success criteria, schedules, budgets, and governance requirements. Lead cross-functional teams comprised of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, quality, product management, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Establish project operating rhythms, decision-making processes, and accountability mechanisms; provide project management direction and support to teams and stakeholders. Develop and maintain integrated project plans, including milestones, dependencies and critical-path activities. Maintain the accuracy of project financials and the forecasted business case; monitor spending, benefits, and variances. Identify, assess, and manage project risks, and assumptions; develop mitigation and recovery plans and elevate decisions when needed. Provide concise, fact-based reporting on project status, financial performance, risks, decisions, and next steps to project teams, and leadership. Improve project execution by developing standard work, applying lessons learned, and advancing project management tools, methods, and best practices. Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field 7+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated leadership of cross-functional projects. 3+ years of experience delivering multiple projects in a product development or manufacturing environment and coordinating cross functional resources. 2+ years of experience with project planning, scheduling, risk management, and status-reporting tools. Core Competencies Applies financial acumen to evaluate project investments, manage budgets and forecasts, assess business-case performance, and make informed tradeoff decisions that maximize business value. Leads multiple project teams simultaneously through direct leadership, collaboration, and influence. Demonstrates ownership, urgency, and persistence in meeting or exceeding project objectives. Communicates complex information clearly and influences decisions at all levels of the organization. Uses critical thinking and data to resolve conflict, solve problems, make timely decisions, and elevate risks appropriately. Is analytical, adaptable, collaborative, and highly organized, with strong interpersonal skills and disciplined follow-through. Preferences Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent formal project management training is preferred. Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements Fully site based Ability to travel periodically to support project teams, and manufacturing sites. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr