Project Manager III

Posted:
10/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Georgia, United States ⋅ Acworth, Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE:

The Project Manager manages key client projects for the supply and installation of process and waste water systems for industries including pharmaceutical, microelectronics, power, and oil and gas. Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. This includes setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities and monitoring and summarizing progress of project as well as preparing reports for upper management regarding status of project. The Project Manager will work with teams of designers, engineers, financial partners, and installation contractors to ensure project and financial success. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct and contribute to overall health & execution of a project scope: deliverables, timeline and budget

  • Customer interface throughout execution of project

  • Responsible for technical and financial aspects of projects

  • Regularly reports projects and status to project stakeholders

  • Leading/facilitating/conducting team meetings for Project execution

  • Analyze financial health of project; medium to high complexity project

  • Advanced product knowledge and application

  •  Collaborate in resource selection; facilitate technical review of systems

  • Identify and develop risk and mitigation plans on projects

  • Identify change opportunities and negotiate change orders

  • Understand execution strategy and planning; contract interpretation

Organization Impact:

  • Drive schedule attainment

  • Meet project/customer requirements 

  • Margin attainment; customer satisfaction

  • Identify continuous improvement activities

  • Ensure contractual obligations are met

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PMP Certification or previous work experience

  •  BA/BS degree - technical

  • 5-10 years experience in Project Management, planning or manufacturing

  • Identify and solve problems;

  • Candid and timely communication;

  • take initiative;

  • detail oriented;

  • advance understanding of ERP system;

  • Advanced understanding of MS Office (project, word, excel);

  • forward thinking ;

  • business acumen;

  • excellent organizational skills;

  • provide executive level summaries using sound judgement on when escalation should happen;

  • strong communication skills oral and written;

  • drive project financial performance(forecasting, revenue, margin)

DAY IN THE LIFE: In this role, you will work independently without direct supervision and must have the ability to lead teams. In addition, this role will require travel up to 10%.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Job postings will include a wide salary range, with each role's pay falling within that range. The starting salary is based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Salary range:

$91,500.00 - $164,500.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. 

 

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation