Project Manager III

The Project Manager III will be responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. The role manages project planning, resourcing, staffing, and progress reporting for (NPI) New Product Introduction projects. The position will also utilizes Stage Gate Process and project management tools to track progress toward milestones, budgetary guidelines and other performance indicators.This position will support Rheem North America, and can be located in either Fort Smith, Arkansas, Indianapolis, Indiana, Oxnard, California or Atlanta (Roswell), Georgia. This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day. Our Behavior Based Values set us apart: Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objectiveContributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respectThinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lensActing with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont. Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. Bachelor’s Degree in related field5+ years of work experience with project management responsibilities within a manufacturing organizationMicrosoft Project and or Smartsheet experience required.Strong project management skills, developing timeline, project milestone, status reporting and issue resolution.Ability to manage multiple projects with varying stakeholders.Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical skillsHOW TO STAND OUT:Master’s degree in related fieldPMP CertificationHVAC or appliances industry experienceAs a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:Aligning Performance for SuccessApplying Business KnowledgeBuilding TalentBuilding Trusting RelationshipsCommunicating with ImpactCustomer-OrientationDelegating TasksExecuting/Leading the TeamFacilitating ChangeFostering Relationships/Emotional IntelligenceInfluencingProblem Solving & Decision MakingSupporting InnovationEquivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.The pay scale for this position $102,384-163,512. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.#LI-LC1#LI-HybridUtilize project management expertise to lead and manage cross-functional project execution. Coordinates with internal/external global teams to ensure on time delivery of assigned projects.Ensure project aligns with approved design / project specificationsElevate key concerns / issues for resolutionTrack status and reporting for NPI review meetingsOther duties as assignedFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-18