Senior Project Manager

RiseMe; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

FSAs/HSAs

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead cross‑functional, manufacturing‑oriented projects in Boulder, CO. You will define scope, schedule, and budget, monitor milestones, and drive change across the PMO with a focus on governance and process rigor.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, a engineering degree, and hands‑on experience with Water Technologies or NPI processes.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with/without MS.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or product introduction environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timeline, and budget with the team.
• Monitor and report progress, milestones, and accountability.
• Communicate task dependencies and ensure realistic estimates.
• Facilitate project meetings and communication plans.
• Adapt plans to changing business needs and resolve conflicts.
• Collaborate with resource managers to allocate personnel.
• Manage change orders and enforce process rigor.
• Document decisions, risks, and lessons learned.
• Ensure project information is organized and accessible.
• Escalate unachievable requests and issues.
• Share best practices and champion PMO changes.

Skills

Lead diverse cross-functional teams

Effective communication

Motivate teams

Prioritize assignments

Collaborate and lead change

Drive process improvement

Problem solving

Governance & PMO understanding

Manufacturing/Intro processes

PMO governance knowledge

Project management methods (Waterfall,

Agile, Scrum

Data presentation skills

Conflict management

Mentoring others

Google Workspace / MS Office

Education

B.S or M.S. in Engineering or related

10+ years PM experience

Tools

OnePlan

Planview

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager. In this role, you will execute complex, cross functional projects for Veolia WTS Analytical Instruments located in Boulder, CO. The ideal candidate has a strong project management background in a manufacturing environment, is self-motivated, strategic, and team-focused. Proven communication and high performing team-building skillsare essential to success. We are looking for a candidate who can be a key contributor and leader on a talented and diverse team to meet both project and customer expectations.

Key Characteristics

• Lead diverse, cross-functional teams effectively within a strategic project environment.
• Communicate effectively across all company levels.
• Motivate teams toward high performance.
• Prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate and build teams to lead change.
• Drive continuous improvement across project management processes.
• Solve problems with attention to detail and emotional intelligence.
• Understand key governance processes in project and portfolio management.
• Understand manufacturing and product introduction processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timeline, and budget with the team.
• Monitor and report progress, accountability, and critical milestones.
• Communicate task dependencies and ensure realistic estimates.
• Facilitate project meetings and establish communication plans.
• Adapt plans to changing business needs and resolve conflicts.
• Collaborate with resource managers to allocate personnel to assigned projects.
• Manage change orders and enforce process rigor.
• Document decisions, risks, and lessons learned.
• Ensure project information is organized and accessible.
• Alert leadership to unachievable requests and escalation issues.
• Share best practices and champion change for the PMO.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum).
• Communicate complex data excellently in oral and written forms.
• Present complex data clearly to diverse audiences.
• Solve complex problems promptly.
• Manage changing priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Manage conflict effectively.
• Mentor others effectively.
• Comfortable working in Google Workspace including use of Google Docs, Google Sheets, GMail
• Google Drive and Sites as well as Microsoft Office 365.

Education and Experience Required:

• B.S or M.S. degree in an Engineering discipline or related degree
• 10+ years of Project Management experience

Preferred:

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) / Product Develop Process (PDP) deployment processes
• Working knowledge of Product Management and New Technology/RD governance processes
• Experience with Project Management tools such as OnePlan, Planview, Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Working knowledge of SAP
• PROCSI Certification

We also offer competitive compensation andbenefits that include:

• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $105,000 - $140,000
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

This position is expected to stay open until October 1, 2026. Please submit your application by this date, to ensure consideration.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.