Head of Programme Management

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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. 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; Identify, assess, and manage project risks, and assumptions; 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.

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.

Uses critical thinking and data to resolve conflict, solve problems, make timely decisions, and elevate risks appropriately.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent formal project management training is preferred.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements Fully site based

Ability to travel periodic to support project teams, and manufacturing sites.

The pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; Hired applicant will be eligible to receive (discretionary/nondiscretionary) annual bonuses and incentive compensation.

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.