Latham, The Pool Company · 1 week ago
Project Manager, Value Engineering
Lindon, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expLatham Pool Products is the leading manufacturer of swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, committed to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Project Manager for Value Engineering to manage projects within the Auto Covers business unit, ensuring timely delivery and financial targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance value and maintain product quality.
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Responsibilities
Support project teams and manage Value Engineering projects from initiation through completion
Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and task assignments
Facilitate Daily Management meetings to maintain task and schedule alignment
Drive progress against timelines, management priorities, and follow up on team deliverables
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation and protect product quality and customer value
Maintain up to date project dashboard and lead project status update meetings with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership
Calculate and report project financial results with accurate, data-supported analysis
Organize idea-generation workshops and maintain a strong project pipeline
Evaluate proposed ideas for cost savings, commercial viability, operational practicality, and technical feasibility
Conduct cost-beneficial analyses to support data-driven decision-making
Serve as project lead and provide hands-on support to fill resource gaps as needed
Manage project expenses, prepare capital expenditure requests, and track spending
Engage with suppliers, issue purchase orders for engineering samples and track supplier deliverables
Identify, track, and manage project risks and mitigation plans; communicate exposure and escalation needs to leadership
Implement countermeasures of timeline delays or savings shortfalls
Continuously improve project management processes based on lessons learned
Travel up to 10% overnight as required
Qualification
Required
5+ years of engineering project management experience across diverse industries
Minimum bachelor's degree in mechanical, material, industrial, manufacturing engineering or equivalent disciplines
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with product management, supply chain, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers
Energetic, results-driven, and highly focused on execution
Highly organized, detail-oriented and rigorous with follow-up
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of cross-functional project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
Demonstrated accountability, collaboration and consistent follow-through
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong ability to build and sustain effective cross-functional partnerships
Experience with Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes
Effective operation as both a strategic project manager and hands-on project leader
Creative, analytical problem-solver with an innovative, out-of-the-box mindset
Experience with visual project management systems and structured risk management tools
Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage in manufacturing environments
Proactive in identifying risks, addressing issues, and navigating challenges
Proficient in project management and engineering software/tools
Preferred
Experience in Value Engineering, supply chain, operations, change management or related technical disciplines
PMP certification
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering
Past working experience as mechanical engineer
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA plans available
401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%
Flexible Paid Time Off starting day one
Holidays - 11 Paid, eligible on day one
Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options
Training programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth opportunities
Company
Latham, The Pool Company
We are the largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of inground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-22IPO
2018-12-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Sean Gadd
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Rajeski
Special Advisor
Recent News
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