Project Manager I

Xylem • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. The Project Manager will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible with the contractual scope of work sold.

Requirements

• Prefer degreed Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineer. Commensurate experience in the water purification industry is acceptable
• 2+ years Project Management experience in the water purification or manufacturing industries preferred
• Experience in Project Management processes
• Critical path awareness
• Scope creep detection
• Risk identification
• Ability to identify and seek help to resolve project problems
• Familiarity with SAP Business Operating System is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Project Software, SharePoint
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Certification will be encouraged within twelve months of hire date (PMP Certification).

Responsibilities

• Must be able to manage multiple equipment design projects with values in the range of $50,000 - $150,000
• Set and maintain project schedule(s) while interacting with internal customers (Engineering, Design, Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Field Service), as well as the end user (Customer).
• Function as primary, external customer contact on assigned projects, with focus on customer service.
• Identify risks and change opportunities and negotiate change orders with guidance from supervisor
• Basic understanding of execution strategy and planning
• Monitor and maintain a project budget for each project managed including labor and materials, such that forecasted margins are maintained or improved upon
• Provide bi-weekly project status updates relative to task and milestone completion, risk/opportunity potential
• Manage the procurement of equipment and material necessary to execute the project
• Must be able to lead the coordination of internal and external resources for project execution with support from supervisor
• Manage projects per agreed to contract terms & conditions to ensure adherence by all parties, both internal and external, including issuance of Non-Conformance Costs, change orders, and customer invoices with support from supervisor and finance
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level