R&D Electromechanics Program Coordinator

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CAREL

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Brugine, Italy

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We are world leaders in control solutions for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, as well as systems for humidification and adiabatic cooling. Our products guarantee high performance, are energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.


Position


We are looking for a Program Coordinator to join our Electromechanical R&D organization and support the governance and planning of our product development portfolio. In this role you will work closely with the Electromechanical R&D Director and with international engineering teams to ensure that development projects are effectively planned, monitored and aligned with business priorities. You will play a key role in structuring project plans, monitoring milestones, analyzing resource capacity and supporting strategic decisions on the development portfolio.


Key Responsibilities


As Program Coordinator you will:


  • Support the planning and governance of the R&D project portfolio across multiple product areas
  • Define and maintain project plans, WBS, milestones and development timelines
  • Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays and dependencies
  • Analyze the impact of schedule deviations and support mitigation actions
  • Evaluate R&D resource capacity and workload, supporting prioritization of development initiatives
  • Produce project forecasts and portfolio performance reports
  • Develop and maintain KPI dashboards to monitor development performance
  • Facilitate coordination across cross-functional and international R&D teams in Europe
  • Contribute to improving project planning and portfolio management processes


Requirements


  • 8–10 years of experience in project planning, PMO, program management or project portfolio management
  • Experience working in R&D or product development environments (engineering / industrial companies)
  • Strong experience in project planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira or similar)
  • Solid knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, hybrid or stage-gate environments)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage complex project portfolios and multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
  • Fluent English


Nice to have


  • Experience in electromechanical, industrial or technology companies
  • Experience working with distributed or international engineering teams
  • Exposure to portfolio management or capacity planning


What we offer


  • Work-life balance: remote working and flexitime.
  • On-boarding program and continuing training.
  • Companywelfare: company canteen, life insurance, welfare platform, company bonus, contributions to school expenses.
  • Carel BoostCamp, a three-year training course for new hires under the age of 30, aimed at developing transversal skills, such as project management, cross cultural communication and problem solving.


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