Project Manager, Manufacturing Transformation

Xylem•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Project Manager, Manufacturing Transformation leads planning and execution of complex manufacturing initiatives across a multi-site network. The role turns manufacturing strategy into executable programs, including plant closures and openings, site consolidations, product line transfers, capacity changes, and other high-impact operational transformations. The position coordinates cross-functional teams from business case development and planning through transfer, launch, stabilization, and benefits realization. It requires disciplined program management, practical manufacturing experience, financial acumen, and the ability to maintain customer, quality, safety, and delivery performance during significant change. The role leads visible programs intended to improve operational resilience, cost competitiveness, capacity, and customer service, working with leaders across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, finance, and the business. Travel to manufacturing locations is required based on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, or program management.
Demonstrated leadership of complex, cross-functional manufacturing projects in a multi-site environment.
Direct experience with at least two of the following: plant closure, plant startup, site consolidation, product line transfer, capacity expansion, manufacturing network redesign, or post-acquisition integration.
Ability to develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, resource plans, and executive communications.
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, Lean principles, quality systems, capital project execution, and production readiness.
Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing locations based on project needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading cross-border manufacturing transfers, particularly between the United States and Mexico.
Experience in engineered products, industrial equipment, water technology, or other complex manufacturing environments.
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or formal change management certification.
MBA, advanced engineering degree, or equivalent business experience.
Experience supporting restructuring, footprint optimization, or M&A integration programs.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of plant closures, facility openings, consolidations, expansions, and manufacturing footprint initiatives.
Lead domestic and international product line transfers, including movement of equipment, tooling, inventory, documentation, and process knowledge.
Translate manufacturing strategies into integrated project plans with defined scope, milestones, owners, dependencies, budgets, and decision gates.
Coordinate sending-site ramp-down and receiving-site readiness across capacity, staffing, layout, equipment, materials, quality, supply chain, IT, facilities, EHS, and training.
Establish and maintain program governance, including workstream reviews, risk and issue management, change control, executive status reporting, and escalation paths.
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, HR, EHS, IT, Legal, Commercial, and site leadership to drive decisions and execution.
Develop and support business cases, restructuring estimates, capital requests, cost-to-move assessments, savings plans, and post-implementation financial tracking.
Protect customer continuity through inventory buffers, production cutover plans, qualification requirements, contingency plans, and launch stabilization metrics.
Manage external partners as needed, including equipment movers, contractors, engineering firms, logistics providers, and other project resources.
Capture lessons learned and standardize playbooks, checklists, templates, and stage-gate practices for future transformation programs.
Deliver project charters, business cases, governance models, integrated master schedules, and resource plans.
Develop workstream readiness plans covering people, process, equipment, materials, systems, quality, facilities, and customer continuity.
Report on milestones, budgets, risks, decisions, savings, and operational readiness.
Plan and manage controlled production cutover, qualification, ramp-up, and stabilization at receiving locations.
Review benefits realization to confirm cost, service, capacity, and strategic outcomes.