Project Manager, Data Centers

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

RESPONSIBILITY:

• Create the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility, including stakeholder analysis.
• Provide energy and drive in leading cross-functional Project Teams and facilitates the communication and interactions amongst the functional representatives, many of which are in various locations across the US, Europe, APAC.
• Track project opportunities with Sales team, and keep the Salesforce data set updated.
• Monitor project progress in relation to schedule, budget, and stage objectives, regularly reporting status to senior management.
• Create and execute recovery plans for delays and unexpected issues.
• Performs critical path analysis and risk management to minimize project risks
• Ensure effective communication among project team.
• Escalate conflicts, delays, and roadblocks quickly to resolve conflicts before they impact project execution and delivery.
• Make recommendations to improve existing processes or suggest new processes to improve quality or on-time delivery.
• Schedule and conduct various team and project status update meetings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field or equivalent experience.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• 5+ years project management experience.
• 2+ years experience in coordinating large project bids.
• Proven ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Strong leadership, project, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experienced in provide direction to various project teams in setting the tasks to be completed and prioritize such tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional team to achieve product line objectives.
• Ability to influence, present, and interact at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of working time

• Must provide leadership role in the development, implementation, and realization of projects established by management.
• Necessity to pay attention to details and follow-through.
• Ability to understand, track, drill down and make decisions based on general knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems.
• Intimate knowledge of project management tools and procedures.
• Intimate knowledge of people management skills particularly the ability to resolve conflicts.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION:

No direct reports

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office environment or work in a manufacturing environment.
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.
• May require 15% travel.

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.