What is a Project Manager at A. O. Smith?
As a Project Manager at A. O. Smith, you are at the center of innovation for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating and water treatment equipment. This role is heavily focused on New Product Development (NPD), meaning you will guide physical products from initial concept through engineering, manufacturing, and successful market launch. Your work directly impacts the company’s ability to deliver energy-efficient, reliable, and technologically advanced solutions to millions of customers globally.
The impact of this position is substantial. You are the critical bridge between engineering, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing operations. Whether you are managing the rollout of a high-efficiency commercial boiler in Lebanon, TN, or driving a next-generation smart water treatment system out of Milwaukee, WI, you ensure that complex, cross-functional initiatives stay on schedule, within budget, and up to A. O. Smith’s rigorous quality standards.
What makes this role particularly compelling is the scale and complexity of the manufacturing environment. You will not just be managing software sprints; you will be navigating physical supply chain constraints, global sourcing, stage-gate lifecycles, and factory floor realities. It requires a strategic mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to lead diverse teams without direct reporting authority.


