Power Electronics Project Manager (F/H)

Power Electronics Project Manager (F/H)

Req ID: 49619 | Job Location: Paris, FR | Employment Type: Full Time | Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment | Job Category: Project Management | Work Location Type: Hybrid

Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment

Job Category: Project Management

Work Location Type: Hybrid

The Impact You'll Make

As our Power Electronics 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

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary and cross‑site projects within the Solutions business unit to deliver agreed objectives within scope, time, budget, and quality requirements.
• Define project scope, create and maintain detailed project plans, manage timelines, risks, milestones, and critical paths, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners, providing clear and structured reporting on project status, risks, and issues.
• 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.
• 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

• 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

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.
• Benefits include 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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.

For further information about the position, please contact Sílas Kateh, Talent Acquisition Partner, at +49 (0) .

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.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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.

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

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on‑ and off‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family‑owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long‑term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.