Sr Mgr, Project Mgmt

Sr Mgr, Project Mgmt

Location: Overland Park, Kansas (KS), US

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.

In This Role, You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

In this role, you will lead the Strategic Account Project Management organization to ensure complex customer projects are executed successfully, on time, and with strong margin and quality performance. You will develop and coach a high-performing team, drive cross-functional alignment to resolve risks and execution issues, and strengthen customer satisfaction across Strategic Accounts. You will also represent project performance and improvement plans with senior customer stakeholders and internal leadership, positioning the function for continued growth.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

Lead and develop a team of Project Managers, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and consistent execution excellence

Own key leadership responsibilities, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and career development

Establish and maintain execution standards, operating procedures, and escalation protocols to improve speed, quality, and reliability

Oversee project performance across strategic and high-value accounts, ensuring margin protection, quality compliance, and on-time delivery

Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Quality and Warranty to resolve issues, manage risk and optimize execution

Review project health metrics, dashboards, and forecasting inputs to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and drive corrective actions

Serve as the senior escalation point for complex customer issues, order holds, and execution challenges

Engage directly with senior customer stakeholders and participate in Quarterly Business Reviews, presenting performance, risks, and improvement plans

Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging lessons learned, voice-of-customer feedback, and performance outcomes

Contribute to strategic commercial initiatives and cross-functional projects

Approve expense reports, travel plans, and budget allocations for the PM team.

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 Experience & Skills

Proven experience leading and developing teams, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, coaching, and career development planning

Strong execution leadership with the ability to drive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team

Ability to manage complex, high-value projects and escalations while protecting margin, quality, and delivery commitments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions

Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders

Ability to develop, implement, and sustain standard work, operating procedures, and escalation protocols

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint

Ideal Experience & Skills

Experience managing strategic or high-value customer accounts and participating in Quarterly Business Reviews

Demonstrated ability to review and influence revenue and margin forecasts, performance dashboards, and key execution metrics

Experience driving process improvements using lessons learned, voice-of-customer (VOC), and quality initiatives

Familiarity with SAP, QTC, and/or other ERP, CRMand order management systems

Manufacturing, engineered-to-order, or industrial operations experience preferred

Travel & Working Environment

Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; hybrid work schedule may be available based on business needs and performance

Occasional travel may be required for customer engagement and operational coordination

Keyboarding/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper documents

Ability to handle a large volume of work and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally

Office environment with varying noise levels

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.

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

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.