Project Manager III

The Project Manager III will oversee project management and program coordination for strategic initiatives. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and involves managing critical projects that support the product roadmaps, development, launches, and marketing efforts. The position ensures alignment with market demands, technology trends, and competitive landscapes while providing hands-on leadership in project execution. This position supports our Commercial Water Heater Division, located in Roswell, GA. Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope, timing, and deliverables ensuring alignment with business objectives. Lead cross-functional project teams, collaborating with product management, engineering, manufacturing, and other key stakeholders throughout the product life cycle. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including deliverables, schedules, and key dependencies. Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential risks, escalating issues and recommending solutions to ensure project success. Ensure adherence of programs and project management practices and contribute to process improvements. Provide regular updates and feedback to teams and senior leadership on project progress, outcomes, and challenges. Support portfolio management by tracking project schedules and coordinating activities from concept to deployment. Assist in resource planning and recommend strategies to meet project needs. Contribute to the adoption of productivity tools and process enhancements to improve team efficiency. Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in project management, focusing on manufactured products, product development, and engineering. Strong knowledge of product development processes, including design, costing, manufacturing, sourcing, and commercialization. Experience managing multiple timelines and deadlines, including leading product or project management teams. Proficiency with Product Data Management systems and relevant software such as MS Office Suite. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and develop shared business processes with department leaders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated success working in a matrixed team environment. 5+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years of experience managing programs, preferably related to product marketing and engineering. 3+ years of experience leading teams. Experience with Clarity PPM or other project management tools. HOW TO STAND OUT MBA or Master's Degree in Engineering, or a related field. HVAC or Water Heating Application Experience Experience with business planning, data analysis, process analysis and design, and use case analysis. Proven track record of successful business/functional analysis and project management on dynamic cross-competency teams. Appliance Manufacturing Experience Project Management Certification 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. 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.