Carrier is seeking a NPI PMO Leader to lead Procurement Program Management across Residential and Light Commercial HVAC platforms.

This role is accountable for end-to-end portfolio leadership of NPI programs, driving delivery of business commitments including cost, schedule, margin expansion, and Procurement readiness. The position leads amulti-sitePMO organization andoperatesas a critical member of the NPI and Procurement leadership team, shaping execution strategy and ensuring enterprise alignment.

The PMO Leader sets direction for program governance,establishesoperating mechanisms, and ensures disciplined execution across a complex, matrixed environment. This role requires the ability to influence senior leaders, drive cross-functional alignment, and make trade-off decisionsimpactingbusiness outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise NPI Portfolio Leadership

• Own and lead the Residential & Light Commercial NPIProcurementportfolio, ensuring programs deliver against business case commitments (cost, margin,andlaunch timing)

• Establish and drive program execution strategy and priorities aligned to BU and enterprise objectives

• Provide clear accountability for portfolio health, proactivelyidentifyingrisks and leading recovery actions

• Serve as the senior escalation point for program trade-offs, resourcing conflicts, and cross-functional alignmentchallenges

PMO Governance & Operating Model Ownership

• Own and continuously improve stage-gate discipline (P0–P4, SOP readiness) and program management best practices

• Lead structured executive review cadence (weekly, monthly, and milestone reviews), ensuring transparency and accountability

• Institutionalize data-driven decision-making frameworks tied to program performance (cost, OTD, readiness, risk)

Cross-Functional & Business Integration

• Influence product definition, design decisions, and sourcing strategies tooptimizecost, manufacturability, and Procurement outcomes

• Drive alignment acrossdifferent functionalstakeholders to ensure consistent execution of NPI priorities and strategies

Procurement Strategy & Execution Influence

• Ensure NPI programs are aligned toglobalProcurement strategies, including supplierselection, dual sourcing, capacity planning, and localization

• Drive execution of should-costing, cost optimization, and productivity initiatives embedded in NPI programs

• Provide leadership oversight on supplier readiness, qualification, and program risk mitigation

People Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Lead and develop a team of PMO leaders, program managers, and Procurement program resources

• Coach leaders and develop succession pipelines aligned to Carrier leadership expectations

Executive Influence & Decision Support

• Drive alignment on key business trade-offs (cost vs. timing vs. scope)

• Serve as a trusted advisor to BU leadership on NPI performance and capability development

Scope & Impact

• Direct ownership of program execution outcomes tied tocost, dual qualification, dual sourcing, andproductivity targets

• Multi-sitescope with influence across engineering, sourcing, operations, and supplier networks

• Significant impact on business growth, cost competitiveness, and Procurement performance

RequiredQualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8+years' experienceinProject orProgram Managementin aleadershipcapacityinProcurement, Manufacturing, or Engineering environments

• 3+ years' experienceof leading large, cross-functional teams and complex program portfolios

PreferredQualifications

• HVAC or industrial manufacturing experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Deepexpertisein:

• Stage-gate NPI processes

• Procurement strategy (sourcing, supplier development, cost modeling)

• Experience leading global organizations in a matrixed environment

• ProfessionalSpanish fluency

• PMP or equivalent certification

• Proven ability to influence executive leadership, align diverse stakeholders, and steer enterprise-level decisions