Power Electronics Project Manager (F/H)

Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment

Job Category: Project Management

Work Location Type: Hybrid

The Impact You'll Make

As our Expert Project Manager (F/H), you will play a key role in delivering large scale, high impact projects within Semikron Danfoss’ Solutions business unit, supporting sustainable and innovative power electronics and energy solutions across sectors such as energy, automotive, and industrial automation. Your impact will be visible in the successful execution of complex projects from concept through start of production, delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with technical, financial, and organizational objectives, benefiting customers, internal stakeholders, and cross site teams. You will collaborate closely with product development, product management, testing, production, procurement, and external partners, taking ownership of the full project lifecycle and contributing to a more innovative, efficient, and sustainable future.

What You'll Be Doing

• Project leadership: Lead complex, multidisciplinary and cross site projects within the Solutions business unit to deliver agreed objectives within scope, time, budget, and quality requirements.
• Project planning and execution: Define project scope, create and maintain detailed project plans, manage timelines, risks, milestones, and critical paths, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Stakeholder and customer management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners, providing clear and structured reporting on project status, risks, and issues.
• Technical offers and solution definition: Analyze customer specifications, define technical solutions based on existing platforms and new technologies together with Product Development and Product Management, and prepare technical offers including cost and effort calculations.
• Risk, quality, and continuous improvement: Identify and mitigate project risks, manage issues proactively, ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, maintain complete project documentation, and continuously improve project management practices.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in managing large scale and complex projects with 7 to 10 years of proven project management experience, ideally in power electronics, energy, automotive, or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools such as MS Project, Polarion, or similar systems, with strong skills in budget management and resource allocation.
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional and cross site teams and to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with fluency in English and French at minimum B2 level, German proficiency is an advantage.
• A problem solving and continuous improvement mindset combined with a solid educational background in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field and a PMP or equivalent certification as a plus.

What You'll Get from Us

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Semikron Danfoss unites two companies that complement each other through shared values such as enthusiasm for technology that enable a sustainable future. We believe in a modern and dynamic leadership culture to unleash the full potential of our teams.

Innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are.

The success of our employees is our success. That is why we offer a wide range of development opportunities and assign great importance to the health and well-being of our employees. The foundation of our joint work is our family-like corporate culture, which is characterized by trust, commitment and genuine teamwork.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.