Sr Manager VRF Projects (Sihi)

About the role

This role will Lead end-to-end execution of engineering programs from concept, design, validation, and launch.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead end-to-end execution of engineering programs from concept, design, validation, and launch. - Develop and manage program timelines, resource plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies - Possess a strong understanding of product development lifecycle and engineering processes. - Review technical deliverables to ensure alignment with product requirements and standards. - Manage scope changes and ensure proper documentation and impact analysis. - Provide technical oversight on refrigeration cycle design, system architecture, and performance optimization. - Optimize product performance, energy efficiency, and cost through simulation insights. - Ensure system compliance with applicable HVAC standards - Act as the central interface between R&D;, mechanical design, electrical/controls, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and marketing teams. - Apply in-depth knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning cycles for system optimization. - Work with sourcing team for development of system related parts - Oversee system performance testing, reliability validation, safety compliance, and product qualification activities - Good knowledge of Engineering changes process - Document control - Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives across AC system platforms.

EDUCATION PREFERRED:

Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech: Heat transfer / HVACR would be an added advantage.

PMP or equivalent project management certification

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED :

8+ years of engineering experience with at least 3–5 years in program/project management.

Required Skills:

- Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle (NPI/NPD processes) - Refrigeration/ air conditioning cycle - Experience managing cross-functional teams - HVAC Product performance & qualification - Knowledge of VRF & AC ISO standards - Understanding of system components - Selection of HVAC components - Understanding of VRF System - Design Simulations - Knowledge of MBD & Simulation software’s - VAVE in AC

Essential Competencies/ Primary Skill Set :

- Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles and HVAC fundamentals. - Hands-on experience in VRF system design and configuration. - Experience in HVAC product testing and performance analysis with good understanding of Thermal engineering, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics etc - Proficiency in simulation and modelling tools. - Understanding of ISO standards related to air conditioning systems and global compliance requirements. - Conversant with design of controls for HVAC systems - Exposure to Inverter technology, VRF - Exposure to product life cycle management tool - Experience in HVAC product development environments. - Exposure to VAVE and cost optimization projects. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Competencies/ Secondary Skill Set:

- Robust ability to impact and influence cross functional teams to work together - Strong Communication and presentation skills - Follow Up Skills - Good interpersonal skills - Teamwork & Collaboration.

Benefits

We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees, and enhancing our programs when necessary.

- Make yourself a priority with flexible schedules, parental leave - Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities - Achieve your personal goals with our Employee Assistance Programme

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is .