Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
ITT Inc.

Job Info

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Position Summary

ITT is seeking individuals to operate in a fast-paced, high-energy, start-up environment to launch new sustainable products to market with accelerated commercial success. Flow machines (pumps, fans, compressors) are one of the largest consumers of energy on the planet and account for approximately 35% of global electricity consumption. ITT is developing new technologies in electric motors, power electronics and smart connected devices that reduce energy of flow machines as much as 50%. You will part of the founding team of this new venture with opportunities to grow into key leadership positions.

The Program Manager oversees the fulfillment of high-level program initiatives that align with organizational strategic goals. This position coordinates activities between multiple projects with or without directly managing them. This position manages the main program, giving detailed attention to program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation. This position has a large responsibility to ensure that all the team members understand how to work together and coordinate their efforts on the way to a larger goal. S/he will coordinate with senior leadership, internal teams, external partners, 3rd party certification and government agencies to achieve program goals.
Essential Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the assigned program to stay on schedule and on budget
• Be accountable for delivering against established program goals
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and schedule
• Lead and coordinate internal and external project meetings
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
• Produce program reports for management and stakeholders
• Coordinate and assist in negotiating contractual agreements
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees
• Coordinate and assist in recruiting customers for field trials
• Develop and manage budgets up to $10M
• Travel < 30%

Position Requirements

• S./M.S. degree, in engineering, business or related field
• 5+ years in an advanced management role (preference given to those with program management experience)
• 5+ years in project management
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of manufacturing (preference for electric motors, VFDs, converters)
• Project management
• Exceptional leadership capabilities
• Time management
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Working knowledge of electric motors and power electronics
• Knowledge of industry safety standards
• Knowledge of contract manufacturing
• Experience working in a startup environment

About the Company:

Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., ITT Inc. has employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2020 revenues of approximately $2.5 billion and has 10,000+ employees around the globe.

ITT was named to the Forbes 2019 list of America's Best Midsize Employers. This achievement recognizes ITT's focus and commitment to fostering a healthy, high-performing culture and creating a work-place defined by innovation and continuous improvement. ITT's CEO and CFO were both recognized as 2020 All-America Executive Team by Institutional Investor magazine. ITT was also awarded the 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award which distinguishes ITT for its visionary leadership, commitment to employees and workplace culture, and ability to innovatively solve problems for customers.

ITT operates through three Value Centers (business units):

Industrial Process (2020 Revenue of $900M; headcount of 2,500; operates in 30 countries) designs and manufactures pumps, valves, monitoring and control systems, water treatment and aftermarket services for the chemical, oil and gas, mining and other industrial process markets, as well as global service capabilities;

Motion Technologies (2020 Revenue of $1.1B; headcount of 4,700; operates in 12 countries) designs and manufactures brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets;

Connect and Control Technologies (2020 Revenue of $500M; headcount of 2,500; operates in 10 countries) designs and manufactures harsh-environment connectors and critical energy absorption and flow control components primarily for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

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