Strategic Projects Leader
At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
Be a part of our mission! A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Across our brands—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, Thermo King, Trane, and more—our teams combine deep technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet.
We invest in tomorrow’s possibilities—and in our people—by providing ongoing learning, mentorship, and opportunities to work with industry-leading technology. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.
Summary
This strategic projects integration role will lead cross‑functional workstreams spanning Product, Engineering, Commercial, Operations, and Marketing within BrainBox AI and across our strategic partner ecosystem. You will translate complex technical and business requirements into actionable plans, ensure alignment across stakeholders, and keep a high‑visibility program on track for commercial success.
This role combines program delivery excellence, strong communication, technical fluency in HVAC and controls, and the ability to operate confidently in an emerging AI technology space
Thrive at work and at home:
What you will do:
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
Be a part of our mission! A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Across our brands—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, Thermo King, Trane, and more—our teams combine deep technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet.
We invest in tomorrow’s possibilities—and in our people—by providing ongoing learning, mentorship, and opportunities to work with industry-leading technology. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.
Summary
This strategic projects integration role will lead cross‑functional workstreams spanning Product, Engineering, Commercial, Operations, and Marketing within BrainBox AI and across our strategic partner ecosystem. You will translate complex technical and business requirements into actionable plans, ensure alignment across stakeholders, and keep a high‑visibility program on track for commercial success.
This role combines program delivery excellence, strong communication, technical fluency in HVAC and controls, and the ability to operate confidently in an emerging AI technology space
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
- Learn more about our benefits here!
What you will do:
- Strategic Program Leadership – Drives long‑range program vision, alignment, and execution across multiple workstreams to deliver high‑impact business outcomes.
- Technical Fluency (HVAC, Controls, IoT, AI/Cloud Fundamentals) – Applies strong domain and technology understanding to guide decisions, remove blockers, and translate complex concepts into actionable program direction.
- Stakeholder Influence & Relationship Management – Builds trust, gains alignment, and influences diverse technical and business stakeholders to ensure unified progress toward shared goals.
- Change Management & Organizational Alignment – Leads stakeholders through business, process, and technology change by enabling adoption, clarity, and commitment across the organization.
- Problem Solving in Ambiguous Environments – Navigates uncertainty with structured thinking, rapidly assessing risks, identifying options, and driving practical, data‑informed decisions.
- Coordinate and manage a cross‑functional, multi‑organization program driving integration of AI‑enabled building control technologies.
- Develop and maintain the program roadmap, operating model, and execution cadence aligned with business milestones.
- Serve as a PMO liaison between BrainBox AI and the strategic partner, ensuring transparency, alignment, and mutual accountability.
- Translate technical concepts into clear workstreams, deliverables, and stakeholder-ready insights.
- Lead communication across teams, reinforcing program goals, progress, and impacts.
- Drive organizational change management across SBUs to support adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, blockers, and scope changes to maintain delivery momentum.
- Facilitate governance activities, including status reviews, cross-team collaboration forums, and partner integration checkpoints.
- Support commercial readiness efforts including validation, deployment planning, and scaling activities.
- Provide concise, data-driven reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational rigor.
- 8+ years of experience in program leadership, product, engineering, commercial, or similar roles in HVAC, building controls, IoT, or industrial technology sectors.
- 4+ years in management consulting or roles involving complex cross‑organizational initiatives (preferred but not required).
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic multi‑company programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex, multi region, technical project management with proven results.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus.
- Ability to travel for on‑site collaboration with partner teams
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.