Senior Project Manager, IT

Overview

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control, and energy solutions at our company-owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects within specified timelines and budgetary constraints. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed successfully and meet the company's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects simultaneously, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables in partnership with business and technical stakeholders
• Develop and implement project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timelines.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact on project objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and operations, to drive project progress and resolve issues.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and report on project status to stakeholders regularly.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively to optimize project delivery and ensure profitability.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or project management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is highly desirable.
• 10+ years managing medium and large-scale complex projects or programs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (agile and waterfall), tools (MS Project Center / Online), and best practices.
• Ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and solve challenges effectively.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to understand enterprise architectural concepts.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple work streams.
• Excellent overall understanding of various IT projects:  Server and Storage technology (physical/virtual/cloud), Network Infrastructure (WAN/LAN/VoIP/Network Monitoring), Security, Disaster Recovery, Productivity Tools (M365/O365), End User Computing, and Enterprise-wide Applications (Microsoft D365, Snowflake, Power BI, etc).

Location:

Clemmons, NC

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