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IT Project Manager at A.O. Smith in Nashville, Tennessee

Posted in Management 30+ days ago.





Job Description:

Company / Location Information


Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. As a leading global water technology company, A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is at the center of the trend. We are a $3 billion company with over 140 years of history and 15,000+ employees. Our emphasis is on hot water and clean water; we are one of the world's largest manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment as well as a supplier of water purification products in a number of emerging countries.

With manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, and Europe, we have the reach to serve customers worldwide. A. O. Smith is committed to continuous improvement and maintaining a culture that values and respects our employees. RecognizedbyThe Tennesseanas one of the top Nashville Workplaces, we haveprograms in place to help ourteam members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build an amazingcareer at A. O. Smith.

This role is located in our modernNashville Metro Center office, located just minutes from downtownwith easy interstate access and free parking.


Primary Function


The Project Manager will assist the PMO office in setting standards for project management, maintaining the overall IT project portfolio and managing the day-to-day operations of IT projects. Our ideal candidate thrives in collaborative team environments, has strong leadership skills, is comfortable interacting with staff who have varying degrees of technical knowledge, has strong problem-solving skills with a drive to understand how things work, and isn't afraid to ask questions.


Scope of Responsibility


This is a tactical role focused on a variety of Infrastructure, Applications and Development projects. Project teamsare generally small and the project manager will work closely with IT staff, business stakeholders and project teams.


Role Specific Responsibilities



  • Lead IT teams, assesses project risks and priorities, developing and executing project plans, and managing change throughout the project

  • Lead the support of a brand-new project management software platform within IT and throughout the company

  • Manage multiple projects from concept to completion

  • Regularly provide status reports on projects managed, including updates, notes, and schedules

  • Ensure teams are well-equipped to complete assignments on time

  • Proactively predict and remove any roadblocks that may delay a project timeline

  • Ensuring all team members are informed and briefed on the timeline and deliverables

  • Provide ongoing project update reports to internal leadership

  • Other duties may be assigned as needed


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree is required

  • 5 years of relevant IT experience overall, with 3 of these years featuring management of IT-related projects

  • Working knowledge of agile/scrum project management

  • Working knowledge of project management software tools, specifically SmartSheet

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others

  • Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure

  • PMP certified or working towards certification


We Offer


Competitivecompensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.


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