Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Employing innovation and breakthrough solutions, we are advancing filtration for a cleaner world. We look for the best people to help us succeed, offering opportunities to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in our communities. This is a place where you can make a world of difference. Follow Us on LinkedIn: Donaldson's Advanced Manufacturing Technology team is looking for a Principal Project Manager to be responsible for deploying complex capital equipment, processes and automation into Donaldson's global manufacturing plants. In this role you will lead and inspire cross-functional and multi-departmental teams of professionals to execute projects from concept to completion. Role Responsibilities: Provide strategic oversight and management of capital automation equipment projects ranging from $100K to $20M Responsible for project initiation, capital requests, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout Negotiate with internal Donaldson stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure project success and proactively resolve roadblocks Coordinate cross-functional support team and supplier activities Manage and coordinate contract administration activities to ensure positive customer relations while representing the interests of the company Communicate project status and progress to Donaldson Management, and other stakeholders Prepare and maintain project documents, budgets, and schedules Promote safety & facilitate equipment deployment by applying industry standards for automation equipment Develop and improve department processes and procedures Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field 8+ years of progressive project management experience on complex projects Proven leadership qualities (setting pace, decisiveness, change management, ability to influence, communicate at all levels of the organization, organizational awareness) Ability to prioritize projects concurrently in a dynamic environment Ability to travel domestically and internationally - 15% Preferred Qualifications: PMP Certification Experience with custom equipment Experience with automation and manufacturing processes Key Words: Project Manager, PMP, Manufacturing Automation, Custom Equipment #LI-Hybrid Come make a World of Difference! Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Donaldson is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.