Senior Project Manager - New Product Development

A. O. Smith Corporation

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.Primary FunctionWorks closely with the segment design leader (SDL) to manage up to 3 new product development projects, following the AOSNPD process. Managing the projects, from start to finish, so they are completed on time and within budget with no direct supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience developing products and/or managing projects in the industrial equipment industry.
• Demonstrated expertise and accomplishments in project management and/or 5 years of project management or related experience.
• Attention to detail and be very organized to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and skilled in workflow and documentation process.
• Computer literate and be able to use a Microsoft office and variety of software packages.
• Self-starter and be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to provide written costs estimates, supporting narrative justifications, and proposals as necessary.
• Able to work multiple projects simultaneously in a lean administrative environment.
• Effective and proven relationship building skills.
• Solid understanding of Company processes

Nice To Haves

• PMP desired.
• Manufacturing background helpful to be able to troubleshoot systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage Project Plan/Timeline
• Assist in development of project finances and manage them throughout the project
• Resolve or escalate when Project Plan or finances falls outside of project approved ranges
• AOSNPD Subject Matter Expert
• Other tasks as assigned by project lead (Segment Leader or Functional Manager)
• Drives project cadence by ensuring tasks are on schedule and pulls Andon if needed
• Facilitate or participate in team activities and carry out necessary functions while providing the SDL with the appropriate feedback to ensure critical decisions are made in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitor activities, allocated resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met.
• Conduct project meetings and keep Obeya room(s) up to date to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Allocates tasks, and coordinates project core team to meet project targets and milestones.
• Responsible for project cost, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Review status of projects and budgets and manages schedules. Assess project issues and coordinate with the SDL and project core team to develop resolutions. Identify and manage resource needs.
• Local business unit AOSNPD subject matter expert
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

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