Program Manager - Paso Robles, CA

Program Manager · 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 engag ...

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Program Manager

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

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 to apply internally.

The Program Manager reports directly to the Director of Product Management and is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional projects within our Wilkins product portfolio. In this role, you will partner with internal customers to define requirements and guide initiatives through the full project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include developing and managing project schedules, assessing and mitigating risks, and communicating clear objectives and progress updates to all stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving both product development and strategic business initiatives across multiple water‑related business units and global regions. This position also oversees roadmap planning, funnel management, and the effective use of project management processes and tools.

Key Accountabilities

• Measure the critical path of projects to ensure the fastest development paths are taken
• Lead development of complex program schedules, expense and capital budgeting, and resource forecasting.  Ensuring integration of cross-functional schedules and deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks, make judgments about quality and stopping/speeding up the program at the right time.
• Lead the program scope definition and timely execution of key program decisions.  Manage program change after decisions are made.
• Deliver the program on time via the allocation of time, budget, and resources.
• Lead the improvement of New Product Development processes and tools.
• Drive accountability to schedules and budget by maintaining program schedules, scorecards, and facilitating project reviews.
• Capture learnings from NPD and strategic initiatives and incorporate into new projects and process improvements.
• Continuously improve the process to optimize throughput of projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of results‑driven project management or program leadership experience within an industrial operations or industrial product management environment.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Working knowledge of Lean Product Development and/or Agile development methodologies preferred.
• Hands‑on experience applying Lean principles in non‑operational functions is strongly preferred.
• Strategic, creative thinker with strong analytical and sound decision‑making skills capable of delivering on quality, service, cost, and profitability goals.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams, with a proven track record as an empowering, motivating leader.
• Highly organized with exceptional written, verbal, and formal presentation skills.
• Strong ability to influence and gain alignment across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Strong team leadership, organizational effectiveness capabilities, and solid financial and strategic acumen.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary - $111k - $146k
• 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.**

Salary Range: The compensation range(s) identified above are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on a variety of 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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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