Senior Project Manager

Flowserve Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation, a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals and services, seeks a Senior Project Manager for new product development in Kalamazoo, MI. You will drive complex programs from concept through launch, partnering with global engineering, operations, product management and leadership.

Ideal candidates have 12–15 years in NPD in manufacturing, with Waterfall/Agile experience, strong leadership, and proven cross-functional collaboration in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline required.
• 10+ years of professional experience; 12-15 preferred.
• Experience leading new product development projects in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills in a matrix environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working with distributed or global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex NPD projects from concept through commercialization.
• Develop scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans and risk strategies.
• Guide cross-functional teams through Flowserve's PDP process.
• Drive engineering development, testing, validation and launch activities.
• Facilitate stage-gate reviews and provide updates to executive leadership.
• Manage risks, timelines, budgets, and scope changes for successful execution.
• Align stakeholders across engineering, operations, product management, quality, and supply chain.
• Maintain project documentation, dashboards and portfolio reporting.

Skills

Waterfall/Agile

Leadership

Communication

Distributed teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Planview

Smartsheet

Job description

Company Overview: Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Senior Project Manager - New Product Development

Location:

Kalamazoo, MI

Travel: Approximately 25% Domestic & International

Shape the Future of Industrial Innovation

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic new product development initiatives from concept to launch. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on products that will define the future of Flowserve's business. Working with global engineering, operations, product management, and leadership teams, you will drive complex development programs while helping deliver breakthrough technologies to market.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex new product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk management strategies.
• Guide cross-functional teams through Flowserve's Product Development Process (PDP).
• Drive engineering development, testing, validation, and launch activities.
• Facilitate stage-gate reviews and present project updates to executive leadership.
• Manage project risks, timelines, budgets, and scope changes while ensuring successful execution.
• Influence and align stakeholders across engineering, operations, product management, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and portfolio reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and organizational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience, preferably 12-15 years.
• Proven experience leading new product development projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience managing complex projects using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to drive results in a matrix environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working with distributed or global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree.
• PMP certification and/or MBA.
• Background in pumps, valves, rotating equipment, industrial products, aerospace, automotive, power generation, medical devices, or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet or similar project portfolio management tools.
• Experience leading highly regulated or technically complex development programs.

Why Join Flowserve?

• Lead innovative new product development initiatives that directly impact the future of the business.
• Work on emerging technologies including smart products, digital solutions, and connected industrial equipment.
• Collaborate with a global team of engineering and business leaders.
• Join an organization with more than 230 years of industrial innovation and market leadership.
• Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and career growth potential.

Please Note:

This position focuses on manufacturing-based new product development and engineering program leadership. Candidates whose experience is primarily in IT, software implementation, or technology project management environments may not align with the core requirements of this role.

Req ID : R-21235

Job Family Group : Engineering

Job Family : EN Engineer - Multifamily

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