Transformation Program Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

A. O. Smith Corporation; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement plan

Disability programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation in Nashville, TN is seeking a Program Manager- Transformation Office to drive cross-functional portfolio governance across the transformation program.

The role requires strong problem solving, executive communication, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority. Travel to facilities as needed is expected. We value structured approaches, risk management, and collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years post-bachelor’s experience in top-tier strategy or management consulting; 5+ years in industry.
• Experience supporting industrial goods, manufacturing, or related sectors; direct transformation exposure preferred.
• Structured problem solving, connecting multiple workstreams, and identifying risks early.
• Strong executive communication and analytical skills; ability to create PowerPoint materials and use Excel for decision making.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities and business locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an integrated view of the transformation portfolio, milestones, value targets, resources, and health.
• Partner with initiative leaders to ensure programs have clear scope, outcomes, and governance.
• Identify cross-initiative risks and dependencies; develop mitigation paths.
• Define functions, SMEs, decision-makers, and capabilities; align roles and decision rights.
• Establish governance routines and execution standards across the portfolio.
• Synthesize program data into concise executive updates on progress and risks.
• Challenge assumptions and develop recovery actions when plans are off track.
• Build trusted relationships across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, IT, and HR.

Skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Structured problem solving

PMP certification

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

SAP

Job description

A. O. Smith Corporation in Nashville, TN is seeking a Program Manager- Transformation Office to drive cross-functional portfolio governance across the transformation program.

The role requires strong problem solving, executive communication, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority. Travel to facilities as needed is expected. We value structured approaches, risk management, and collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to deliver