Program Manager

Zurn Elkay (Elkay Manufacturing); Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Health Savings Account

Vacation (paid)

Annual Bonus

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex, multi‑disciplinary projects across Flow Systems product lines. You will plan requirements with internal customers and shepherd programs through lifecycle, managing schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.

You will provide program management to product development and business breakthrough initiatives in diverse water-related geographies, driving collaboration and delivery at pace.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs.
• 1+ year in program leadership in industrial marketing or product management.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree a plus.
• Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex program schedules, expenses and capital budgeting, with cross-functional integration.
• Identify and manage risks; decide when to accelerate or halt programs.
• Define program scope and manage changes and decisions.
• Deliver the program on time by allocating time, budget and manpower.
• Improve New Product Development processes and tools.
• Drive accountability to schedules and budgets by maintaining schedules and scorecards.
• Capture learnings from NPD and strategic initiatives and apply to new projects.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Lean/Agile methods

Strategic thinking

Financial/analytical acumen

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Program Manager

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values‑driven company focused on doing the right things. We are a fast‑growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS) with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as one of America’s most responsible companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2,800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. Visit our website at zurnelkay.com to learn more.

We hope you’ll consider joining Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, where what you do makes a difference.

Current employees: Please navigate here to apply internally.

Role Summary

The Program Manager reports to the Flow Systems Product Management & Engineering Director and is responsible for leading complex, multi‑disciplinary projects for our Flow Systems product lines. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire lifecycle, managing schedules, budgets, risks and communicating goals to stakeholders. You provide program management to product development and business breakthrough initiatives across a variety of water‑related business groups and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex program schedules, expense and capital budgeting, and resource forecasting, ensuring integration of cross‑functional schedules and deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks, make judgments about quality and decide when to accelerate or halt the program.
• Define program scope and execute key decisions in a timely manner; manage program changes after decisions are made.
• Deliver the program on time by allocating time, budget and manpower.
• Improve New Product Development processes and tools.
• Drive accountability to schedules and budgets by maintaining program schedules, scorecards and facilitating project reviews.
• Capture learnings from NPD and strategic initiatives and incorporate them into new projects and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and success in managing complex, cross‑functional product development and/or business initiative programs.
• 1+ years of results‑oriented program leadership experience in an industrial marketing or industrial product management environment.
• University bachelor’s degree (advanced degree a plus).
• Travel up to 20%.
• Prefer working knowledge of Lean Product Development and/or Agile Development methods.
• Prefer hands‑on experience implementing Lean in non‑operational functions.
• Strategic and creative thinker with strong analytical and decision‑making skills that can achieve quality, service, cost, and profit goals.
• Proven success at managing and leading a team of professionals with demonstrated success as an energizing, empowering leader.
• Proven success holding cross‑functional teams accountable to actions and timelines.
• Well organized with exceptional written, verbal, and formal presentation skills.
• Ability to secure buy‑in for initiatives from all management levels including senior leaders.
• Must possess team, organizational effectiveness skills, and financial/strategic acumen.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to three weeks of starting vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 paid holidays
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Educational reimbursement
• Matching gift program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.