Manufacturing Project Manager - Technology
Trane Technologies
- Location
- Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 13 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 21h ago
Skills
About this role
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies , and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King , sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where is the work: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires. What's in it for you: The Manufacturing Project Manager - Technology serves as the key link between Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Operational Technology (OT) to deploy and sustain digital and connected manufacturing solutions across factory sites. This role is responsible for supporting implementation of manufacturing technology initiatives such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) deployment, as well as other site-level systems that improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, standardization, and manufacturing performance. The position works closely with plant teams, engineering, supply chain, quality, and enterprise technology partners to ensure successful solution deployment, user adoption, and ongoing continuous improvement.
What you will do
Lead deployment of manufacturing technology solutions at factory sites, including PLM/MBOM and related digital manufacturing systems. Serve as a liaison between IT, OT, and Manufacturing to align business needs with technical solutions. Support implementation of plant technology strategies that improve manufacturing execution, process control, traceability, and data visibility. Partner with site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, define deployment plans, and prioritize system enhancements. Coordinate and execute site readiness activities for new technology implementations, including process mapping, data validation, infrastructure considerations, and training support. Drive MBOM deployment activities by aligning engineering product structures with plant manufacturing processes and execution needs. Support integration between enterprise systems and plant-floor technologies, helping ensure reliable data flow across platforms. Develop and maintain standard work, deployment documentation, process instructions, and user support materials. Facilitate change management activities to support user adoption and successful transition to new tools and processes. Monitor system performance and user feedback after deployment to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement. Support governance and compliance with company standards for cybersecurity, data integrity, system access, and operational controls. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure deployed technologies support operational goals. Participate in pilot programs, site assessments, and scaling of successful solutions across multiple plants. Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to plant users and functional stakeholders. Track project milestones, risks, issues, and deployment status, and communicate progress to leadership and project teams.
What you will bring
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Experience in manufacturing environments with exposure to factory operations, production systems, and continuous improvement. Experience supporting deployment or