Program Manager

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Bradley is a leader in commercial washrooms and safety solutions. Celebrating over 100 years in business, we take pride in our work as a US manufacturer. With a culture focused on innovation, quality, and family, you will know your colleagues on a first-name basis in a friendly yet professional environment where your voice matters.

Here's why you'll love working at Bradley:

• Join a company where you'll meet passionate colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Enjoy a generous time off program. Benefit from ten paid holidays a year.
• Benefit from work schedules that fully support your work/life balance.
• Receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match, among other perks.

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for leading a team of project managers focused on the planning, execution and oversite of high value programs coordinating activity between internal and external stakeholders. The Program Manager will take a strategic view, ensuring programs achieve their core objectives by leading a cross functional team of professionals across multiple departments.

You Will:

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers, encouraging a culture of inclusion and collaboration to achieve flawless execution of goals large scale, complex, and/or global cross-functional programs.
• Lead the project management team to deliver project scope by developing and completing comprehensive project plans, strictly ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for project-related issues, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Translate business strategies into an executable scope of work while managing the expectations of multiple stakeholders. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Navigate through ambiguity, propose solutions, and drive to decisions.
• Create project schedules in collaboration with other functions including, but not limited to engineering, product management, marketing, operations, supply chain, and finance. Align schedules with external parties such as consultants or suppliers.
• Have a deep understanding of projects and timelines. Identify and prioritize project deliverables with an understanding of dependencies, the critical path, and key milestones.
• Coordinate project activities with cross-functional team members to ensure project goals and requirements are met on schedule and within budget. Holds self and project team accountable to commitments.
• Effective critical thinking skills with the ability to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges and gaps.

• Identify and mitigate risks proactively. Acts when issues arise. Approaches challenges with optimism.
• Measure, evaluate, and adjust plans in order to meet organizational goals. Prepare project status reports in order to keep management and other stakeholders informed and gain approval as needed.
• Communicate with executive leadership clearly and concisely.
• Enable others in the organization to lead projects by developing, utilizing, and sharing project management excellence best practices including documenting lessons learned.

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Management required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 15+ years of project management experience leading transformational change as well as a variety of growth and productivity projects. Demonstrated knowledge of the new product development process.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams through influence without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Ability to solve problems by developing creative solutions to address challenges.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations and interactions with diverse groups of people
• The ability to work effectively within and lead a diverse team through complex projects

COMPETENCIES

Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the program's success.

Leadership: Guiding and motivating diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and promoting a positive work environment.

Communication: Clearly and effectively communicating with stakeholders and team members, both verbally and in writing.

Conflict Resolution: Settling disputes peacefully and constructively between team members or other parties.

Strategic Thinking: Aligning program objectives with the organization's mission and values, anticipating and responding to potential challenges.

Decision-Making: Making informed decisions based on data, circumstances, and program needs.

Problem-Solving: Identifying, analyzing, and addressing issues that may arise in the program.

Project Management: Coordinating multiple projects effectively, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Teamwork: Building and maintaining relationships, fostering a supportive team culture, and resolving conflicts constructively.

Time Management: Developing realistic schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring program milestones and deadlines are met.

Change Management: Navigating change effectively, minimizing resistance, and maximizing acceptance of new processes or initiatives.

Data Analysis: Interpreting performance metrics, extracting insights from data, and making data-driven decisions.

Negotiation Skills: Effectively discussing and agreeing upon a course of action with stakeholders, team members, or other parties.

Adaptability: Adjusting and responding to changing requirements, expectations, and situations, and embracing new challenges.

Budgeting: Creating and managing program budgets, allocating resources, and monitoring program expenditures.

Before joining our team, you must successfully complete pre-employment screenings. These include:

• Background Check: A comprehensive review of any relevant educational credentials, criminal records, and social security validation ensuring alignment with company standards and regulations
• Drug Screen: Testing for controlled substances to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Physical Examination: Verification of physical fitness to perform job responsibilities safely and effectively.

Completion of these requirements is necessary for finalizing employment offers and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to push, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.