Engineering Project Manager

About ITT:

At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion. 

 

• Motion Technologies: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~ 4,000; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets. 
• Industrial Process: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~3,400; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts. 
• Connect and Control Technologies: (Revenue of $0.8B; headcount of ~ 3,800; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

 

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading key client projects. The Project Manager will guarantee the successful coordination, sourcing, and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope having a role of coordination among the internal departments and customer, guaranteeing the business growth and customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through effective support, expertise, collaboration, and development. 

• Conduct business opportunity evaluations (e.g., PRO, etc.) to assess potential growth and partnerships. 

• Monitor OEM projects and business performance, including Business Unit (BU) management and AA list updates. 

• Define and manage project teams, ensuring effective coordination and alignment across functions. 

• Oversee Quality APQP processes and coordinate the resolution of quality claims. 

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and alignment with financial targets. 

• Manage ITT Project Management (PM) processes and procedures (e.g., PR1, PR2). 

• Provide ongoing customer follow-up throughout the product lifecycle (DVP, LOP). 

• Maintain and organize project data archives and storage systems. 

• Create and manage project milestone plans, ensuring timely delivery and successful execution. 

• Manage customer requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality standards. 

• Oversee product management, ensuring seamless integration of customer requirements into design and development. 

• Coordinate and manage testing activities, ensuring all required tests are completed in accordance with specifications. 

• Analyze customer “Book of Requirements” to ensure full understanding and compliance. 

• Perform light risk analysis and mitigation planning as part of project execution. 

• Analyze and manage customer DVP requirements, ensuring alignment with project milestones and expectations. 

• Coordinate feasibility studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess technical and operational viability. 

• Define ITT Quality and R&D product specifications, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry standards. 

• Manage test parameters, ensuring accurate and comprehensive testing of products. 

• Analyze and manage customer test specifications and procedures, ensuring compliance with project standards. 

• Submit and manage vehicle test requests, ensuring all required tests are conducted according to project requirements. 

• Analyze vehicle test results, working with relevant teams to interpret and act on findings. 

• Support Dyno NVH testing and analysis in collaboration with the NVH department. 

• Manage test components, such as rotors and calipers, ensuring availability and readiness for testing. 

• Coordinate the submission of dyno, NVH, FTM, and other physical test requests as needed. 

• Lead and facilitate Kick-off meetings to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals. 

• Update and track industrialization timelines for PV (Pre-Production Validation) processes. 

• Monitor tooling lead times (e.g., press die, backplate, shim) to ensure timely availability. 

• Place preliminary production orders and manage process batches to ensure smooth transition to production. 

• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to follow up on industrialization progress and address any challenges. 

• Track and manage required documentation in collaboration with the Quality department (e.g., MPCR, IMDS). 

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational goals. 

 

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.  

 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. 

  

ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline 

• 5 years of experience in Project Management 

• Travel periodically, up to 10% 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

• Fluency in French, both written and spoken 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities. 

• Strong teamwork orientation and collaboration skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills 

• Exceptional analytical abilities, problem-solving aptitude, and a proactive approach to challenges. 

 

Location:  preferred location is Irvine, CA surrounding area 

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual salary is from $112,700.00 to $168,500.00, plus benefits & incentive plan.

Salary : $112,700 - $168,500