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Deployment Manager, Indirect Procurement

_The Company_

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

If you are a current employee, please navigate** **here (http://www.myworkday.com/elkay/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0Q2AI~*nsH-3y\_ndUM~/cacheable-task/2998$46522.htmld)** **to apply internally.

Job Description

This Deployment Manager reports to the Director of Indirect Strategic Sourcing focused on implementing change management projects across indirect manufacturing and corporate/office products and services. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential. The ideal candidate will leverage deep analytical capabilities, project management, innovation, and sense of urgency to ensure project implementation.

This position is located hybrid in Milwaukee, WI or Downers Grove, IL.

Key Accountabilities

+ Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery with ZEWS overall strategic goals, and ensure individual projects contribute to the broader objectives of Indirect Procurement.

+ Set clear objectives for programs, leveraging data analytics to drive improvements and achieve metrics.

+ Help identify and manage risks that may impact project delivery or program success, and work to resolve issues and mitigate risks promptly.

+ Collaborate with third-party partners to develop enhanced solutions and implementations.

+ Facilitate communication between project teams, suppliers, stakeholders and leadership, and ensure transparency while keeping stakeholders informed about project progress, risks, and changes.

+ Monitor the performance of various programs and projects, tracking key metrics, and generate reports for leadership to make informed decisions. This includes evaluating project outcomes against predefined goals and KPIs.

+ Proactively assesses internal and external process improvements through CI initiatives, best-practice identification and sharing between manufacturing sites, corporate offices, and Indirect Strategic Sourcing to influence effective change and drive innovation and continuous improvements.

Qualifications/Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree in related field

+ 3+ years experience with project management, implementation, and/or technical consultant; PMP Certification, AgilePM and/or ScrumMaster (CSM) a plus

+ Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and guiding teams to success

+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and manage complex projects.

+ Energy and strong organizational skills to multitask in a fast-paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines

+ Able to act and make independent decisions as well as work effectively in a team environment

+ Ability to influence and build relationships and demonstrate leadership in all interactions

+ Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, an ability to engage and create trust in others to build and foster team relationships

+ Continuous improvement mindset, including the ability to innovate and simplify legacy processes.

+ Travel up to 25%

Capabilities and Success Factors

+ Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

+ Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

+ Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

+ Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

+ Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

+ Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

The compensation range identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $140,000

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_Total Rewards and Benefits_

+ Competitive Salary

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

+ Matching 401(k) Contribution

+ Health Savings Account

+ Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)

+ 12 Paid Holidays

+ Annual Bonus Eligibility

+ Educational Reimbursement

+ Matching Gift Program

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

_What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?_

_A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time._

In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.

Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.