Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing Operations Optimization

A Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your Calling

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day. 

The Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. The role manages project planning, resourcing, staffing, and progress reporting for strategic projects. The position will also utilizes Stage Gate Process and project management tools to track progress toward milestones, budgetary guidelines and other performance indicators.

This position will serve our Air Conditioning Division, located in Fort Smith, AR. This is a hybrid role and you will be required to come into the office roughly 3 days/week. You must reside in a commutable distance to our Fort Smith office. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

        Utilize project management expertise to lead and manage cross-functional project execution. 

        Coordinates with internal/external global teams to ensure on time delivery of assigned projects.

        Ensure project aligns with approved design / project specifications

        Elevate key concerns / issues for resolution

        Track status and reporting for strategic project review meetings

        Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED:

        Bachelor's Degree in related field

        7 years of work experience with project management responsibilities within a manufacturing organization

        Microsoft Project and or Smartsheet experience required.

        Strong project management skills, developing timeline, project milestone, status reporting and issue resolution.

       Ability to manage multiple projects with varying stakeholders.

       Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

       Strong analytical skills

HOW TO STAND OUT:

       Master's degree in related field

       PMP Certification

       HVACR or appliances industry experience

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.