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Flowserve Corporation · 1 month ago

Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Flowserve Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. The Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for driving high-impact business projects that align with North America’s strategic priorities, emphasizing project management discipline and operational execution.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead strategic, cross-functional projects that support business growth, operational efficiency, and customer value creation

Develop and manage project charters, roadmaps, and timelines, ensuring disciplined execution, risk management, and stakeholder alignment

Partner with regional and global leaders to translate business strategy into actionable projects with clear objectives, milestones, and KPI

Drive operational execution by coordinating with manufacturing, supply chain, and service organizations to ensure consistent delivery and performance

Use project management tools and reporting dashboards to monitor progress, provide visibility to leadership, and ensure accountability

Support digital transformation, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives within North America operations

Apply lean and continuous improvement practices selectively (Kaizen, problem-solving workshops, value stream analysis) to strengthen execution and embed sustainable improvements

Build organizational capability by coaching teams in structured project management and operational excellence practices

Ensure long-term sustainability of projects by embedding outcomes into processes and sharing best practices across sites

Qualification

Lean/continuous improvementProject managementCross-functional leadershipAnalytical mindsetStakeholder engagementInfluencing skillsMatrix organization experienceGlobal organization experienceCommunication skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations

6+ year's of experience in project management and operations, with demonstrated success in leading multi-stakeholder, cross-functional initiatives

Proven ability to execute strategic projects in manufacturing, industrial, or process-oriented environments

Exposure to lean/continuous improvement methodologies

Preferred

MBA

Strong project management knowledge, including frameworks, tools, and risk management

Analytical and data-driven mindset; proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau)

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to influence without authority and drive change across matrixed organizations

Working knowledge of Lean/CI concepts and ability to apply them pragmatically (not as primary focus)

Experience working with multinational/global organizations

Comfortable operating in a matrix and cross-cultural environment

Benefits

Medical benefits on day 1

Generous paid vacation time

Paid holidays

401(k)

And many other excellent benefits

Company

Flowserve Corporation

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Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 16,000 employees across 50 countries.

Founded in 1997

Irving, Texas, US

10001+ employees

http://www.flowserve.com

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