IT Program Manager

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.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

This program manager role is responsible for managing a large program/implementation initiative from scoping to completion; this program will have multiple inter-dependent projects in the lead-to-cash process chain for the SPX Cooling organization. This position will report to the Program leader (Director IT, Global Eng Systems) and can be remote but is ideally based out of Overland Park, KS with ability to work from home and/or in-office.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Manage program with multiple projects throughout various stages of the project life cycle, and collaborate with across Business functions and Vendor resources to deliver expected outcomes:
  • Prepare overall (integrated) program and project management plan(s) in conjunction with Program/Project Leads, Sponsor/Customer and report on outputs and progress against this plan.
  • Identify project uncertainties, alternative resource plans, scope changes, and other risks and create containment and mitigation plans.

• Manage scope and commitments:
  • Manage project scope to ensure that requirements are analyzed, documented and agreed and the impact of any change is formally assessed, evaluated and approved.
  • Closely follow up on project deliverables and hold leads/contributors/stakeholders accountable to their commitments.

• Manage spend and resources and schedule:
  • Establish schedules and milestones and communicate across teams.
  • Establish mappings (schedule, resources, deliverables) and track burn rates closely (deliverables completed vs spend to-date)
  • Provide leadership to diagnose and overcome barriers to team/project progress, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

• Report progress and establish governance:
  • Institute appropriate Steering and Operational Governance, and conduct both program and project phase stage-gate reviews with Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Use data analysis and organization tools to both track project KPIs and discover impactful insights.
  • Create and present reports to executive team members and stakeholders to support recommendations.
  • Maintain program documentation and communicate project status, operations status and other work information on a periodic basis.

• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
  • Ability to adapt and apply appropriate project delivery approaches (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) based on project requirements and organizational needs.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years' experience with managing large programs that have multiple projects (both IT and business) with inter-dependencies.
• 8+ years of experience leading, managing and rolling out changes in business processes and systems.
• Experience cultivating relationships with people across functions and business units.
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Ability to adapt and apply appropriate project delivery approaches (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) based on project requirements and organizational needs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with industrial equipment manufacturers in a commercial, manufacturing and/or engineering business function.

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong IT program and project management skills with ability to interact with various stakeholder audiences and hold them accountable to their project schedule and deliverable commitments.
• Experience managing projects around one or more front-end processes and related IT systems:
• Processes: Leads, Opportunities, Quotes, Estimates, Orders, Master data, Order fulfilment, Invoicing, Billing, SOX and Security compliance
• Supporting Systems: CRM, CPQ, Product sizing/selectors, Commerce portals and ERP
• Experience with projects involving cloud web apps and integration.
• Experience managing boards, deliverables in Atlassian JIRA, correlating with schedules in MS Project or similar tool.
• Project Management Certification (SAFE preferred and/or PMP) is a plus.
• Experience working with a Configure Price Quote (CPQ), Portals or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and ERP SAP ECC 6.0 or above is a plus.

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.