Program Manager

Elkay; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation time (up to 3 weeks)

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation seeks a Program Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional product development and business initiative programs within Flow Systems. You will plan requirements, manage schedules, budgets, risks, and communicate goals to stakeholders across multiple water‑related groups and locations.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, budgeting, forecasting, ensuring cross‑functional alignment, driving Lean/Agile practices, and delivering on time while enabling

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional product development or business initiative programs.
• 1+ years of results‑oriented program leadership in an industrial environment.
• University bachelor’s degree; advanced degree a plus.
• Travel up to 20%.
• Lean and/or Agile methods knowledge; ability to drive Lean in non‑operational functions.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex program schedules, budgets, and resource forecasting.
• Ensure cross‑functional schedule integration and deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks; make quality/timing judgments.
• Define program scope and execute key decisions.
• Manage program changes after decisions.
• Deliver programs on time with allocated time, budget, and manpower.
• Improve New Product Development processes and tools.
• Drive accountability with scorecards and program reviews.
• Capture learnings and apply to future projects.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean/Agile methods

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean Product Development

Agile development

Job description

Program Manager at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation.

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 will plan requirements, manage schedules, budgets, risks, and communicate goals to stakeholders. You will provide program management to product development and business initiatives across multiple water‑related groups and locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex program schedules, expense and capital budgeting, and resource forecasting.
• Ensure integration of cross‑functional schedules and deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks; make judgments about quality and timing.
• Define program scope and execute key program decisions.
• Manage program change after decisions are made.
• Deliver the program on time via allocation of time, budget, and manpower.
• Improve New Product Development processes and tools.
• Drive accountability to schedules and budget by maintaining program schedules, scorecards, and facilitating project reviews.
• Capture learnings and incorporate 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 and hands‑on experience implementing Lean in non‑operational functions.
• Strategic and creative thinker with strong analytical and decision‑making skills to achieve quality, service, cost, and profit goals.
• Proven success at managing and leading a team of professionals 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks 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.