Senior Project Engineer

Carrier

Shift: Full time

About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at Carrier. Summary Seasoned Project Engineering professional working independently. Supports the annual operations planning (AOP) process and governance. Coordinates with other functional organizations. Identifies and addresses project problems, analyzes data gathered, and develops solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meet deadlines and optimize performance. Annual Operating Planning (AOP) Leadership Lead end-to-end execution of the Engineering AOP process across CSA Engineering. Coordinate AOP Captains, Cycle Plan Managers (CPMs), Cycle Plan Detailers (CPDs), BU leaders, CoE leaders, Product Management, and Finance partners. Develop and maintain annual planning calendars, milestones, training materials, and governance processes. Facilitate project prioritization and portfolio waterlining exercises. Drive planning reviews through leadership lock cycles and HFM submissions. Ensure alignment between LRP strategy, product roadmaps, resource forecasts, and funded project plans. Project Portfolio Management (PPM) System Governance Serve as CSA Engineering s primary PPM tool subject matter expert. Maintain portfolio structure, Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS), Resource Breakdown Structures (RBS), project metadata, and planning standards. Ensure proper parent/child project relationships across BUs and CoEs. Coordinate system access, role assignments, and user support. Investigate and resolve data integrity issues and organizational mapping discrepancies. Partner with Enterprise PPM teams on system enhancements and governance initiatives. Portfolio Resource Planning Validate resource demand, labor plans, workforce assumptions, and non-labor budgets. Coordinate workforce forecasts with Workday headcount planning and labor rate assumptions. Monitor capacity versus demand and support engineering resource allocation decisions. Special Projects Leadership Lead high-priority strategic initiatives related to organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and process improvement Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and execution. Support engineering transformation programs and continuous improvement efforts designed to improve planning effectiveness, portfolio visibility, organizational productivity, and investment decision-making. Additional Job Description Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Project Management. 4 years of experience in Engineering Operations, Portfolio Management, Program Management, PMO, Business Operations, Strategic Planning, Finance, or related functions. OR Masters degree in Engineering and 2 years experience in Engineering Operations, Portfolio Management, Program Management, PMO, Business Operations, Strategic Planning, Finance, or related functions. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting annual operating planning, budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, or portfolio planning processes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Engineering, Finance, Product Management, HR, and Operations teams. Experience supporting engineering organizations, R D organizations, or product development teams. Experience leading Annual Operating Planning (AOP), Long Range Planning (LRP), workforce planning, or investment-planning activities. Experience with portfolio management, project portfolio governance, resource capacity planning, and prioritization processes. Working knowledge of portfolio management and planning systems (e.g., Planisware, Planview, Primavera, Jira Align, Clarity, or similar platforms). Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed. Other Compensation This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Employees are eligible for benefits, including: Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, V