Program Manager

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Program Manager

Yellow Springs, OH +1 location
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

     

    The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

    Come join a winning team providing technology solutions to protect water resources for all generations. Check out our Mission: Water Magazine to view inspirational stories of determination, curiosity and discovery –and how great advancements are being made to better understand and protect our environment.

     

    The Role: YSI, A Xylem Brand, seeks to hire a Program Manager to manage the coordinated efforts of multiple, globally focused projects directed toward strategic and business objectives.  Projects and programs contain complex activities that may span functions, organizations, geographic regions and cultures. The Program Manager will build credibility, establish rapport and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization. Ideal candidate will be able to work from any of the following Xylem offices: Charlotte, NC - Yellow Springs, OH - Raleigh, NC.  

    Essential Functions:

    • Perform an initial program assessment by defining global program objectives, requirements and risks in order to ensure alignment with Analytics strategic objectives and business goals.
    • Identify the project set for execution within the Program.  Ensure alignment of individual project plans with the program goals and benefits.
    • Develop structured plans based on program goals and benefits to coordinate execution of the individual projects within the program.
    • Determine application of the Technology Platform Process or Product Platform Process to programs where appropriate.
    • Develop program budget estimates and maintain program-level economic model (PAR).
    • Define program stakeholder group and manage stakeholders’ communication throughout the program lifecycle.
    • Communicate program status and progress on a regular basis (typically monthly) to the stakeholders.
    • Lead / coordinate scoring and entry of the project set into the Analytics Project Portfolio.
    • Create and maintain the program-level MS Project schedule.
    • Work with project managers and functional managers to identify and mitigate risks, and resolving conflicts and issues.
    • Identify project interdependencies and coordinate management with project managers and functional managers.
    • Manage program-level change requests via a change management process.
    • Execute a controlled closure of the program upon delivery of all program benefits.
    • Participate in the continuous improvement of the Technology Platform, Product Platform and XPD processes.

     

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Requires B.S. degree in Engineering or in a technical area of science and research. 
    • An MS or MBA is highly preferred.
    • Project Management Institute PMP Certification is required.
    • Work experience is to include 10 years minimum in project management with a minimum of 5 years industry minimum. 
    • Management experience should include Integrated Product Team Leadership (IPT Lead) and to include demonstrated management experience of multiple projects
    • Good knowledge of the PMI Program Management Performance Domains:  Strategy Alignment, Benefits Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Life Cycle Management.
    • Good understanding of Project Portfolio Management and application to Program Management and process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Control and Closing. 
    • Good knowledge and experience with the Stage-Gate process.
    • Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
    • Proficient with use of MS Office Suite, MS Project and SharePoint
    • Must demonstrate and lead with effective management skills to direct employees to achieve project goals and outcomes.
    • Must have a knowledge base of supervisor skills and understanding of a supervisor and manager’s role and responsibilities.
    • Must be able to communicate effectively the technology, its application and benefits to a wide audience to include customers and senior management.
    • Must demonstrate a full understanding of business competencies, business unit operations, financial objectives, and support the business initiatives and objectives possessing the ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
    • Must be able to lead with character creating an environment where people communicate honestly.  Actively seek and share information to ensure common understanding.

     

    Physical Demands:

    (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

     

    • Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
    • Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
    • Travel (<20%), domestic and international, required

     

    Work Environment:

    (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

     

    Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.

    Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

     

    EOE/Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled

     

  • Locations
    Charlotte, NC • Yellow Springs, OH