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Manager, Project Management

Saint Joseph, MI · On-site

Work on projects using the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) System / Methodology, for Production Development Projects (PDP). * Recommendation for all gate approvals. Collect project requirements ...

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Senior Analyst, Engineering

Fall River, MA · On-site

Critical KPIs of time, cost, quality, and performance targets, utilizing the Whirlpool Product Development process. * Work with key stakeholders (Design, Marketing, Manufacturing,...) and globally ...

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Senior Engineer, Product Testing

Marion, OH · On-site

Follows Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) defined process to ensure vertical startup and world class quality for all new product introductions. * Provides Testing Engineer coverage for Marion, OH ...

Acosta

Whirlpool In-Store Advisor

Surrey, BC · On-site

That's why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full ... Product Training: Deliver product training to RSAs to empower their selling capabilities * B2B ...

Acosta

Whirlpool In-Store Advisor

Montreal, QC · On-site

That's why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full ... Product Training: Deliver product training to RSAs to empower their selling capabilities * B2B ...

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Product Engineer

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

... Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Product Engineer. This is an onsite role at our Mt. Pleasant, WI location. This role will lead and perform research, development, design and ...

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Senior Sourcing Engineering

Benton Harbor, MI · On-site

$143K - $144K/yr

Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation. This role in summary Currently, Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for an open Senior Sourcing ...

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Product Marketing Manager

Benton Harbor, MI · On-site

$145K/yr

About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company ... Drive projects from Advanced Development to Production Project Readiness. Minimum requirements

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Materials Engineer

Saint Joseph, MI · On-site

Requisition ID: 71066 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading ... products from a technology and business perspective (Cost, quality, development and Innovation)

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Senior Controls Engineer

Marion, OH · On-site

$84K - $111K/yr

Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation ... Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination ...

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Lead Engineer, Injection Molding

Clyde, OH · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation. This role in summary Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Lead Engineer. The role ...

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What is it like to work at Whirlpool?

Whirlpool is a global company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a culture that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement. The company's manufacturing facilities and research centers are designed to promote a dynamic work environment, with opportunities for employees to work on various projects, from product development to sustainability initiatives. Working at Whirlpool may appeal to candidates who are passionate about creating innovative home appliances and solutions, with opportunities to contribute to a global brand that prioritizes customer needs and employee growth.

Do workers at Whirlpool get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Does Whirlpool pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
44% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At Whirlpool, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
78% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Whirlpool affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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Do people get paid time off at Whirlpool?

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 65% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do workers at Whirlpool worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
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Do Whirlpool workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
51% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Whirlpool workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
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How easy is it to get time off at Whirlpool?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
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Do Whirlpool managers change schedules at the last minute?

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92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Whirlpool spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Whirlpool?

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77% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Whirlpool job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
46% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
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73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
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Most people get breaks without interruption.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
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Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Whirlpool recommend working with their team?

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54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
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Do people get enough training when they start at Whirlpool?

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36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

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In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
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79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Whirlpool is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Infographic showing various Product Development job openings at Whirlpool in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Manager, Project Management

Whirlpool

Saint Joseph, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Whirlpool rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 164 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Requisition ID: 71252
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Project Leadership Office (PLO) as Project or Program Leader. The role is based at a St Joseph Tech Center in Michigan USA location.
This role in summary
As a PLO Project (Program) Manager, you will work with cross functional global teams and will be responsible for several aspects of multiple projects including scope, time, cost & quality management to ensure a successful project delivery. You will be working with the entire project lifecycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing. Main responsibilities for delivery of new product development projects & derivative models approved in the platform planning phase. This person provides recommendation for all gate approvals and delivery of project KPIs, embedment of Project Management and WPD (Whirlpool Product Development) system tools, techniques and practices in the PLO (Project Leadership Office) community and project teams
Your responsibilities will include
  • Delivery of new product development projects approved in platform planning phase & KPIs monthly. Leads the project team in all projects phases, since Initiation, passing through Planning, Control & Monitoring, Execution and Closure.
  • Work on projects using the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) System / Methodology, for Production Development Projects (PDP).
  • Recommendation for all gate approvals. Collect project requirements from all stakeholders, managing trade-offs to meet project goals. Project leader is the voice of the project, the central point of contact that conducts project meetings, integration events, status reports and gate approvals in all levels of the organization.
  • Embedment Project Management and WPD (Whirlpool Product Development) system tools, techniques and practices in the PLO (Project Leadership Office) community and project teams.
  • Responsible for managing the project in the perspective of all knowledge areas: Project Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder Management.
  • Manages global cross-functional teams to deliver new product development projects in regional and/or global scale, taking projects from original concept, till final implementation and project release; through weekly core team meetings, 1:1 interactions, and other forums & communications.Clear and consistent ability to motivate teams of people, cross-functionally, to collaborate on achieving platform goals.
  • Manages risks, developing plans to avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept or explore them along with project team. Drive issues resolution.
  • Manages changes guiding the team to request, analyze impact and probability, and make the go/no go decisions on change.
  • Manage data in multiple systems to report KPIs (Key Project Indicators) monthly, provide component part tracking status, and bridge communication networks between core team members. Drive capital calendar and project expenses planning & execution, providing oversight on spending and monthly outlook status.
  • Travel to key manufacturing sites (NAR), especially during project launch periods, is required for this role. Expect 3-5 days per month on average.
  • Ability to capture opportunities to maximize business benefits and focuses on uncertain events in a positive manner. Able to navigate complex situations and enable the team to think systemically to identify potential solutions.
  • Ability to adjust to a changing environment or situation and to adopt a flexible approach that shifts according to the situation
  • Systemic vision - ability to see the high-level overview of the organization and effectively negotiate and implement decisions and/or actions that support strategy.
  • Business acumen - excellent business judgment with ability to make the tough calls to ensure product leadership is delivered.
  • Ability to capture opportunities to maximize business benefits and focus on uncertain events in a positive manner.
  • Integration Management - Performing the activities to identify, define, combine, unify, and coordinate the various processes and project management activities within the Project Management groups.

Minimum requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Administration
  • 3 - 5 years of proven program and project management experience of increasing size and scope (scope, time, cost, quality, communications, stakeholder and risk management working on global and/or domestic projects).

Preferred skills and experiences
  • Master's (Preferent)
  • Multilingual welcome since position work with diff. regions besides the USA: Mexico, India, Brasil, China, Italy.
  • Certifications - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and/or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification - both granted by Project Management Institute (PMI).
  • 1 - 5 years of experience in Consumer/Durable Goods Sector Product Development.Experience in the Home Appliance industry, and in Cooking / Dishwashing.
  • Financial planning, analysis and capital investment management.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
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Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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