Project Manager III

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Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Remote US

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 Overview:

The Project Manager III is a senior-level professional responsible for independently managing and delivering high-impact, cross-functional pump product development projects. This role provides mentorship and leadership to junior project managers and team members, and plays a key role in shaping and optimizing project management practices at Thomas and Welch Pumps. The Project Manager III collaborates closely with executive leadership to align project execution with business strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex pump product development projects from concept through commercialization
• Mentors a team of project managers and project coordinators, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for best practices in project management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance project management methodologies, tools, and templates across the organization
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering, manufacturing, quality, marketing, supply chain, and external partners
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, resource allocations, and schedules for multiple concurrent projects
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks, issues, and bottlenecks, escalating to executive leadership as needed
• Lead project governance activities, including design reviews, gate meetings, and post-launch analyses
• Communicate project status, key decisions, and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the project management team
• Represent the company in customer meetings, industry forums, and cross-company initiatives as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field (Masters degree strongly preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience minimum in product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior project management role, preferably in pumps, fluid handling, or related manufacturing industries

Core Competencies:

• Expert-level project management and organizational skills
• Proven leadership and team development abilities
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and process improvement
• Proficiency with advanced project management software and tools
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycle, engineering change management, and manufacturing operations
• Ability to influence and build consensus across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex product development projects
• Extensive experience mentoring, coaching, or managing project teams
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Stage-Gate, Lean, etc.)
• Experience leading process improvement or change management initiatives
• Ability to work strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferences:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred; Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification highly desirable
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple, high-complexity projects simultaneously

Travel Expectations:

• Willingness to Travel: Availability to travel up to 25 % of the time (e.g., customer visits, training at our technical centers, trade shows, etc.).

Pay Range:

The base compensation for this role is $100,000 - $125,000. 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; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. 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 for our individual well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support needed to take charge of your health and future. Our benefits include healthcare coverage (medical, prescription, dental, and vision), wellness programs, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and an employee stock program, among other offerings. These benefits, combined with our pay transparency and inclusive culture, reflect our commitment to supporting you 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 www.IRCO.com.

TO APPLY: Please apply via our website Ingersoll Rand Careers by July 2026 in order to be considered for this position.