Rheem Manufacturing

Director, Technical Project/Program Management

Rheem Manufacturing • $125K — $150K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
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8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years in product development or project management.
  • 5+ years leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of product development stage gate processes.
  • Proven execution skills for on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial tracking.
  • Experience with cross-functional teamwork and matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Execute program management strategy aligned with corporate goals.
  • Champion Navigator processes from development to production.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and accountability in the team.
  • Lead initiatives for talent retention and employee engagement.
  • Manage multi-year product roadmaps for various categories.
  • Collaborate with finance to align product investments with business goals.
  • Monitor program performance metrics and address issues promptly.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with in-office days Monday to Thursday and remote on Fridays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and coaching.
  • Access to a high-performing team environment.
  • Participation in strategic projects with a direct impact on business outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

A Director, Technical Project/Program Management, is responsible for owning the execution of their assigned strategic projects or programs, as well as leading a team of other program managers. Emphasis is on delivering to key KPI's, with a focus on team leadership and customer-centric solutions.

This position will serve Rheem North America, and can be located in Atlanta, GA, Fort Smith, AR, Lewisville, TX, or Indianapolis, IN. This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the program management vision and strategy aligned with corporate objectives and market trends, while helping to maximize efficiency.
  • Utilize and champion the implementation of programs following Navigator process to manufacturing acceptance and full production.
  • Provide leadership to coach, develop, mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration and excellence.
  • Lead and execute programs for talent retention, succession planning, and employee engagement.
  • Actively demonstrate commitment to coaching and development of your leaders and employees by allocating time and resources to build capabilities, strengthen engagement, and cultivate a sustainable leadership pipeline.
  • Manage and execute the multi-year product roadmaps across multiple categories
  • Guide the development of the strategic annual plans for NPI execution to ensure alignment with the financial forecast, budget, commercialization, and training implementation.
  • Collaborate with finance and operations to align product investments with long-term business objectives.
  • Lead cross-functional program teams to deliver programs that meet customer, business, and manufacturing requirements, following Navigator guidelines through manufacturing acceptance and full production.
  • Drive accountability for program performance by monitoring metrics, identifying risks and issues, and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedule, cost, and quality targets.
  • Provide clear, concise program updates to senior leadership and conduct structured post-launch reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
  • Drive priority alignment by collaborating with functional leadership to maintain focus on critical program objectives. Optimize resource allocation by partnering with functional leaders to balance workload, remove bottlenecks, and ensure teams are positioned for on-time delivery.
  • Align and motivate teams by applying strong negotiation and communication skills to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and committed to program goals. Oversee the product life cycle and manages the development, profitability, and market share growth of assigned product portfolio to meet/exceed KPIs.
  • Lead core teams or value stream teams to operationalize product strategies and deliver against cost, quality, and performance commitments.
  • Provide program execution insights including feasibility, timing, risks, and financial considerations to inform Product Management decisions and roadmap adjustments. Facilitate cross-functional problem solving with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and purchasing to address constraints, evaluate trade-offs, and accelerate decision-making.
  • Lead plant-related program activities by organizing, scheduling, and controlling execution with site and functional leaders to ensure launches meet timing, budget, and quality expectations.
  • Ensure organization-wide clarity by proactively communicating expectations, deliverables, milestones, and changes that impact program execution
  • Manage capital and tooling progress to keep investments, equipment readiness, and tooling milestones aligned with program requirements. Work with functional managers to communicate and prioritize resource requirements and expectations.
  • Ensure manufacturing readiness through validation of equipment, processes, and capability, ensuring operations are prepared for seamless production ramp-up.
  • Advance speed-to-market and quality outcomes by identifying improvement opportunities and drive cross-functional initiatives that streamline program delivery.
  • Develop and coach team members to enhance program management capability, strengthen communication and problem-solving skills, and foster a high-performance culture.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in product development or project management
  • 5+ years of experience leading business or functional teams members in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of product development stage gate processes including design, pricing, manufacturing, and sourcing.
  • Strong execution skills with the ability to drive schedules, remove barriers, and deliver on time, on budget, and at quality targets.
  • Proven ability to translate product strategies into executable program plans utilizing PLM and resource management tools.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to track program costs, monitor capital/tooling spending, assess ROI and cost-benefit implications.
  • Experience with navigating matrixed teams and working cross functionally with department leaders to develop, influence and execute on project initiatives and goals.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated ability to present clearly to senior leadership and translate complex issues into actionable information
  • Strong professional presence and ability to build relationships and influence at multiple levels of the organization.

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About Rheem Manufacturing

Rheem Manufacturing is a privately held company that produces residential and commercial heating, cooling, water heating, pool/spa heating and commercial refrigeration products. The company was founded in 1925 by brothers Richard and Donald Rheem in Emeryville, California. Rheem has manufacturing plants in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Singapore and China. Rheem products are sold in over 50 countries. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water usage.
Learn more about Rheem Manufacturing
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1880
* Ladders Estimates

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