Project Manager

Xylem; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem, a Fortune 500 global water solutions company, is seeking a Project Manager in the United States. This role focuses on delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, resource allocation, documentation, quality control, and risk management. The position emphasizes continuous development and collaboration to meet stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with exposure to project management concepts.
• PMP certification is recommended.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of market research and competitive analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and timelines.
• Monitor and track project progress.
• Coordinate with project team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks.
• Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Track project expenses and ensure adherence to budget.
• Prepare budget reports and analysis.
• Identify cost saving opportunities.
• Identify project resource needs.
• Coordinate with resource managers to allocate resources.
• Monitor resource utilization and adjust as needed.
• Create and maintain project documentation (charters, schedules, status reports).
• Ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Organize and store project documents for easy access.
• Establish quality standards for deliverables.
• Perform quality checks on deliverables.
• Identify and address quality issues.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor identified risks and take action to minimize impact.
• Communicate risks to team and stakeholders.
• Identify project stakeholders and their roles.
• Communicate updates and manage expectations.
• Cultivate positive stakeholder relationships for project success.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Marketing, or related field

PMP Certification recommended

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This position involves conducting detailed analyses of project performance, identifying areas for improvement, and developing and implementing project plans. The Project Manager collaborates with cross functional teams to address project issues, perform risk assessments, and implement corrective actions. Additionally, this role involves training and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination

• Develop project plans and timelines
• Monitor and track project progress
• Coordinate with project team members and stakeholders
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks
• Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders

Budget Management

• Develop and manage project budgets
• Track project expenses and ensure adherence to budget
• Prepare budget reports and analysis
• Identify cost saving opportunities

Resource Allocation

• Identify project resource needs
• Coordinate with resource managers to allocate resources
• Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed
• Anticipate and address potential resource conflicts

Project Documentation

• Create and maintain project documentation, including project charters, schedules, and status reports
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and up-to-date
• Organize and store project documents for easy access and reference

Quality Control

• Establish quality standards for project deliverables
• Perform regular quality checks on project deliverables
• Identify and address any quality issues or concerns

Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks and develop risk mitigation plans
• Monitor and track identified risks and take appropriate actions to minimize their impact
• Communicate potential risks to project team members and stakeholders

Stakeholder Management

• Identify project stakeholders and their roles
• Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder expectations and address any concerns or issues
• Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.

High Impact Behaviors:

• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

High Impact Behaviors:

• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieved objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent work experience with at least 2 years experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
• PMP Certification is recommended
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of market research and competitive analysis techniques.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem, w