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Project Management Manager
**Requisition ID:** 69966
**About Whirlpool Corporation**
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world’s leading appliance company, continuously improving life at home. As the only major U.S. manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet growing consumer needs through its portfolio of iconic brands, including *Whirlpool*, *KitchenAid*, *JennAir*, *Maytag*, *Amana*, *Brastemp*, *Consul*, and *InSinkErator*. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales—nearly 90% of which were in the Americas—44,000 employees, and 40 technology research and manufacturing centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
**The team you’ll join**
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The Project Management team oversees all aspects of complex, large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. It designs, communicates, and implements an operational plan to complete a project; monitors progress and performance against the project plan; resolves operational issues and minimizes delays. It identifies, develops, and mobilizes the resources required to complete the project.**Summary of this role**
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The Project Manager, Manager – Laundry, Cooking and Dish Categories in Rio Claro is responsible for leading regional projects from conception to launch within these categories. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, adhering to the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) process, communicating with stakeholders, managing risks, optimizing resource allocation, and championing continuous improvement.
Key qualifications include proven project management experience, strong leadership and team management skills, a thorough understanding of product development processes, excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and fluency in English. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Administration is preferred, and PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
**Your responsibilities will include**
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* Lead and manage projects end-to-end, from conception to completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget, on-cost, on-quality, and in-scope delivery.
* Clearly define and communicate project objectives, goals, and deliverables to team members and stakeholders.
* Develop detailed project plans, including schedules and risk management plans.
* Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, manufacturing, procurement, quality, consumer care, finance, and consumer design.
* Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
* Effectively manage project budget and resources, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
* Conduct regular project reviews and report status to senior stakeholders.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project team.
* Ensure project adherence with WPD (Whirlpool Product Development).
* Ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and quality requirements.
**Minimum Requirements**
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* Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Administration)
* Proven experience in project management, preferably in the durable consumer goods industry.
* Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum).
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
* Proven problem-solving and decision-making facilitation abilities.
* Proficiency in Project Management-related tools (e.g., Smartsheet, PPM, etc.).
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced/uncertain environment.
* Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
**What we offer**
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Flexible schedule
\_"No dress code".
\_Gympass;
\_Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company;
\_Food voucher;
\_Meal on site;
\_Benefits such as payment-deducted or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plan compatible with the market;
\_Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;
\_Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company;
\_Services available on-site: beauty and aesthetics salon, internal bank agency, laundry, cafeteria, restaurant, and lactation room;
\_Two weeks of remote work from anywhere;
\_After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;
\_Discount on products through Compra Certa.
\_Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more)
\_Extended maternity/paternity leave
Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe-conosco-no-brasil/
**Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation**
See what it’s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting the Whirlpool Careers website. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination based on race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or intellectual disability, or any other condition protected by law.
Av. Três, 419 - Centro, Rio Claro - SP, 13500-391, Brazil
Negotiable Salary
Rio das Pedras
English
