Project Manager

Watts Water•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager supports Research & Development and New Product Development (NPD) initiatives for the Watts Applied Solutions platform. Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development, the role partners cross‑functionally to plan and execute projects through established Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Stage Gate (SG) processes. This position is primarily responsible for day‑to‑day project execution, ensuring projects progress on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with defined technical and commercial requirements. The role focuses on operational delivery, coordination, risk management, and continuous improvement of project practices within the R&D function. This position reports to the Director of Research and Development. This role is onsite and is based in Fort Myers, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination or project management
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Working knowledge of project management principles, schedules, and cross‑functional execution
Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, deadline‑driven environment
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting R&D or New Product Development projects
Familiarity with Stage Gate, TRL, or similar phased development models
Experience using project management tools such as Gantt charts, WBS, or MS Project
Exposure to Agile or hybrid project management approaches
Technical background in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or electrochemical engineering (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Support Research & Development and New Product Development projects by coordinating schedules, resources, and deliverables.
Develop and maintain project plans aligned with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Stage Gate requirements.
Track project progress and milestones, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams and support collaboration between engineering, operations, quality, and commercial partners.
Identify and communicate project risks and issues; assist with mitigation planning.
Facilitate project meetings, core team reviews, and required gate reviews.
Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to established R&D, NPD, and project management processes.
Maintain basic project metrics and documentation (schedule, resources, cost tracking).
Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement of project execution practices.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Director of Research and Development or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency).