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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.

How 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
• Experience managing service and/or construction projects is a plus
• Experience managing vendor performance to contractual, quality, and delivery commitments

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• 7-10 years of experience in project management and/or customer support function
• Previous managerial experience
• Manufacturing industry 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.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

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.