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Xylem
Water Inspection Service Project Manager
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What they do
A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$104,008 / year median in the U.S.
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Remote Carrollton, Texas Full time R49821 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 achieving 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.
- Want to know what kind of Impact you can make?
- Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive.
- Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem
- Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges.