SPX
IT Project Manager III (Charlotte, North Carolina (NC), US)
SPX, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an IT Project Manager, you will prioritize and deliver key initiatives for SPX providing effective project oversight and project reviews to affect program success. Projects are typically large in scale, high risk, and span organizational and national boundaries including multiple business units and multiple service partners/vendors.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be: Project Delivery Manage multiple projects throughout various stages of the project life cycle, and collaborate with IT, Business, and Vendor resources to deliver expected outcomes Institute appropriate Steering and Operational Governance, and conduct project phase stage-gate reviews with Project Management Office (PMO) Provide leadership to diagnose and overcome barriers to team/project progress, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans Resolve internal and external team conflicts to ensure adherence to project schedule and budget Identify project uncertainties, alternative resource plans, scope changes, and other risks for both the client and the Company Prepare an overall (integrated) project management plan in conjunction with the Project Sponsor/Customer and report on deliverables, outputs, and progress against this plan Manage project scope to ensure that requirements are analyzed, documented, and agreed upon and that the impact of any change is formally assessed, evaluated, and approved Provide input to the Project Charter and secure Sponsor sign-off, prepare Project Checklist and Compliance Questionnaire Organize and lead the project team to achieve the project objectives, ensuring that team roles, responsibilities, and expectations are understood and fulfilled Ensure the collection, generation, distribution, storage, retrieval, and timely distribution of project information to all stakeholders and project team members Monitor and control project risks, implementing mechanisms to identify and analyze them as well as plan responses to them Identify people, groups or organizations impacting or impacted by the project and develop strategies for engaging and communicating with them to meet their needs and expectations Contribute to the continued improvement of PMO standards of performance, striving for project execution excellence Planning Assist IT Leadership with scoping and estimating assigned projects Determine required resources for assigned project Assess, document, communicate, and manage risk for the engagement Maintain program documentation and updates; analyze lessons learned and share with the Project Management Office for utilization on future projects
Quality, Time & Cost Define policies, procedures, and documentation to create, manage, and control the project schedule Assist in the development of the project cost baseline and measure progress and completion forecasts against it, ensuring that variances are reported and approved as necessary Ensure communications, both written and verbal, are timely, and unambiguous Liaise with other parts of the business to ensure they are aligned with the IT strategy Work with the business community to ensure all issues are resolved as quickly as possible
Support Support fellow IT colleagues to resolve technical problems Work closely with management to identify and enable change in the business Facilitate and support project implementations worldwide within SPX Support the Company in identifying how IT can improve the business Provide relevant IT support in implementing SPX's Strategic Plan and budget
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
IT experience 5 years of experience managing projects Familiarity with change management and its effect on both organizations and individuals An understanding of how a complex business operates, including common interactions between departments Project Management e.g., Prince 2, APM or PMP Knowledge
Knowledge of ERP processes and functions Knowledge of CRM processes and functions Conversant with the concepts of project management including associated tools and techniques Skills
Planning; identifying the activities, resources, and skills to deliver a successful plan Organizing; team organizing along with the associated materials required to provide a successful outcome Leading; motivating, guiding, and encouraging teams through coaching and problem-solving Communication; be able to communicate both written and verbally at all levels within the company Controlling; continually check results against goals and take corrective action as necessary to make sure the plan remains on track Abilities
Great written and oral communication Demonstrated integrity through actions, not words Demonstrated 'can-do' attitude through enthusiasm and energy Delegate tasks, showing trust in colleagues Manage high-pressure situations Excellent problem-solving skills Education & Certifications
Bachelor's Degree Travel & Working Environment
Onsite/hybrid - office environment Travel less than 10% How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
ABOUT SPX
SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.
SPX TOTAL REWARDS
At SPX , what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.
OUR VALUES
Integrity Accountability Excellence Teamwork Results
At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.
WORKING AT SPX
Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an IT Project Manager, you will prioritize and deliver key initiatives for SPX providing effective project oversight and project reviews to affect program success. Projects are typically large in scale, high risk, and span organizational and national boundaries including multiple business units and multiple service partners/vendors.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be: Project Delivery Manage multiple projects throughout various stages of the project life cycle, and collaborate with IT, Business, and Vendor resources to deliver expected outcomes Institute appropriate Steering and Operational Governance, and conduct project phase stage-gate reviews with Project Management Office (PMO) Provide leadership to diagnose and overcome barriers to team/project progress, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans Resolve internal and external team conflicts to ensure adherence to project schedule and budget Identify project uncertainties, alternative resource plans, scope changes, and other risks for both the client and the Company Prepare an overall (integrated) project management plan in conjunction with the Project Sponsor/Customer and report on deliverables, outputs, and progress against this plan Manage project scope to ensure that requirements are analyzed, documented, and agreed upon and that the impact of any change is formally assessed, evaluated, and approved Provide input to the Project Charter and secure Sponsor sign-off, prepare Project Checklist and Compliance Questionnaire Organize and lead the project team to achieve the project objectives, ensuring that team roles, responsibilities, and expectations are understood and fulfilled Ensure the collection, generation, distribution, storage, retrieval, and timely distribution of project information to all stakeholders and project team members Monitor and control project risks, implementing mechanisms to identify and analyze them as well as plan responses to them Identify people, groups or organizations impacting or impacted by the project and develop strategies for engaging and communicating with them to meet their needs and expectations Contribute to the continued improvement of PMO standards of performance, striving for project execution excellence Planning Assist IT Leadership with scoping and estimating assigned projects Determine required resources for assigned project Assess, document, communicate, and manage risk for the engagement Maintain program documentation and updates; analyze lessons learned and share with the Project Management Office for utilization on future projects
Quality, Time & Cost Define policies, procedures, and documentation to create, manage, and control the project schedule Assist in the development of the project cost baseline and measure progress and completion forecasts against it, ensuring that variances are reported and approved as necessary Ensure communications, both written and verbal, are timely, and unambiguous Liaise with other parts of the business to ensure they are aligned with the IT strategy Work with the business community to ensure all issues are resolved as quickly as possible
Support Support fellow IT colleagues to resolve technical problems Work closely with management to identify and enable change in the business Facilitate and support project implementations worldwide within SPX Support the Company in identifying how IT can improve the business Provide relevant IT support in implementing SPX's Strategic Plan and budget
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
IT experience 5 years of experience managing projects Familiarity with change management and its effect on both organizations and individuals An understanding of how a complex business operates, including common interactions between departments Project Management e.g., Prince 2, APM or PMP Knowledge
Knowledge of ERP processes and functions Knowledge of CRM processes and functions Conversant with the concepts of project management including associated tools and techniques Skills
Planning; identifying the activities, resources, and skills to deliver a successful plan Organizing; team organizing along with the associated materials required to provide a successful outcome Leading; motivating, guiding, and encouraging teams through coaching and problem-solving Communication; be able to communicate both written and verbally at all levels within the company Controlling; continually check results against goals and take corrective action as necessary to make sure the plan remains on track Abilities
Great written and oral communication Demonstrated integrity through actions, not words Demonstrated 'can-do' attitude through enthusiasm and energy Delegate tasks, showing trust in colleagues Manage high-pressure situations Excellent problem-solving skills Education & Certifications
Bachelor's Degree Travel & Working Environment
Onsite/hybrid - office environment Travel less than 10% How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
ABOUT SPX
SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.
SPX TOTAL REWARDS
At SPX , what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.
OUR VALUES
Integrity Accountability Excellence Teamwork Results
At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.
WORKING AT SPX
Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.