Program Management Team Leader – Data Centers

Trane Technologies

. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of program managers and execution leaders .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $123,722 - $173,005 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing high-performing program management teams, with a strong focus on project execution, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. Proficient in implementing program management processes and tools to drive efficiency and improve project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationProject Portfolio Management (PPM) ExperienceDesign-to-Order (DTO) ProcessesLeadership and Team DevelopmentRisk Assessment and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementChange ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSchedulingProcess ImprovementStakeholder CommunicationPerformance BenchmarkingProgram Management MethodologiesDesign-to-Order Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCollaborationJudgmentOrganizational Change

Tools & Technologies

TableauProject Portfolio Management (PPM) SystemsProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) SystemsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Configuration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI PMP CertificationMBAAdvanced Program Management Accreditation

Industry Keywords

New Product DevelopmentDesignTestSupplier ReadinessManufacturing Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of program managers and execution leaders
Establish team roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives
Benchmark project management performance and improve project and Design-to-Order management capabilities
Support team members through training and development in processes, systems, and methodologies
Provide oversight of project and Design-to-Order status, progress, risks, resources, and metrics
Implement reporting mechanisms using Tableau or similar tools
Drive stakeholder communication and alignment, identify risks, and remove programmatic barriers
Develop and implement program management processes, tools, methodologies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks
Lead change management initiatives and adoption of process improvements
Directly manage strategic programs from concept to completion, accountable for scope, schedule, and budget
Lead program and project teams to achieve objectives within timeframes and resources
Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Conduct risk assessment and mitigation
Generate cost-to-benefit transparency and visibility
Leverage product, project, technical, and investment steward leadership to ensure project success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field is required
8+ years of progressive experience in project/program execution
Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent, large-scale projects or programs, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, resources, and stakeholder alignment
Demonstrated experience leading and developing project/program management teams
PMI PMP Certification is preferred
MS, MBA, or Advanced Program Management Accreditation preferred
New Product (Design, Test, Supplier Readiness & Manufacturing Integration) experience preferred
Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) systems and processes, including prioritization and demand management
Experience with systems supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Development Processes (PDP), or Design-to-Order Processes (DTO), including PLM, ERP, Configuration Tools, and Sales Selection Tools
Exceptional leadership, team development, project controls, scheduling, risk management, change management, communication, stakeholder influence, process improvement, organizational change, judgment, and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
Fertility coverage
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Up to 15 vacation days
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Volunteer leave
Parental leave
401(k) match
Educational and training opportunities through company programs
Tuition assistance
Student debt support