Strategic Initiatives Project Manager: Growth & Ops

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives to lead footprint optimization and integration projects. You will plan requirements with internal customers and guide projects through the full lifecycle, including schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications across multiple geographies.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing or distribution, strong analytical and presentation skills, and the ability to influence senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment – operations, engineering, supply chain, or similar role.
• Travel up to 35%.
• Strategic and creative thinker with strong analytical and decision-making skills to achieve goals.
• Use influence to drive project results and obtain buy-in from senior leadership.
• Maintains agility and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Well organized with exceptional written, verbal and formal presentation skills.
• Must possess team, organizational effectiveness skills, and financial/strategic acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of program schedules, expense and capital budgeting, and resource forecasting.
• Ensure integration of cross-functional schedules and deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks, with judgments about quality and adjusting pace as needed.
• Lead program scope definition and timely execution of key decisions.
• Manage program change after decisions are made.
• Deliver the program on time via budgets and resources.
• Drive improvement of processes and tools.
• Maintain schedules, scorecards, and facilitate project reviews.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Influence senior leaders

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives to lead footprint optimization and integration projects. You will plan requirements with internal customers and guide projects through the full lifecycle, including schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications across multiple geographies.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing or distribution, strong analytical and presentation skills, and the ability to influence senior leadership.