Sr. IT Project 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.

The mission of Watts Water Technologies is to improve the comfort, safety, and quality of life for people around the world through our expertise in a wide range of water technologies.

The Senior IT Project Manager role will lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery of transformation projects by managing scope, quality, time and cost constraints that may be clearly defined or may require dynamic change management.

This role will lead multiple projects in at least two critical domains:

• IT Infrastructure & Operations
• Information Security

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Lead and take end-to-end ownership of multiple simultaneous critical projects
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project duration and work with project staff to outline work plan.
• Implement project communication plan to ensure regular communication with stakeholders at all levels, including facilitation of Steering Committee Meetings with senior leadership
• Perform risk assessment and implement mitigation plans.
• Monitor project activities and ensure that project goals are accomplished and are in line with IT/business objectives.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project team members to ensure that the project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Continuously benchmark project management performance to identify improvements and achieve higher capability maturity in project and portfolio management
• Manage on-and offshore vendor resources and relationships for day-to-day project activities.
• Control and manage project budgets.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

MANAGEMENT:

• This role does not have direct reports but will provide technical leadership and mentorship to peers and cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of project management experience, collaborating with business and IT teams to deliver on-time, on-budget solutions.
• Proven ability to manage a $4M+ project portfolio, driving efficiency and strategic alignment.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills, partnering with technical teams and senior business leaders.
• Expertise in PM methodologies (PMI, Prince II, Agile) and project-planning tools.
• Skilled in navigating political environments and stakeholder dynamics, including global project management.
• Exceptional communication, crafting tailored messaging for executives and technical teams.
• In-depth knowledge of IT Infrastructure, IT Operations, and Information Security.

The expected salary range for this position is $134-147k annually. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

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.

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.