Biopharm Project Pursuit Manager

About ITT:ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position SummaryThe Project Pursuit Lead (PPL) is responsible for driving order growth by qualifying, developing, and securing capital project business. This position plays a critical role in building strong relationships with customers, channel partners, and internal teams to successfully position the organization for project wins.The PPL manages the project pipeline, identifies and develops opportunities and ensures successful project execution through coordination of internal and external resources. The ideal candidate is highly organized, strategic, results-oriented, and capable of leading cross-functional teams to deliver tailored customer solutions and achieve business objectives.Essential ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Sales and Project Pursuit LeadershipIdentify and qualify capital project opportunities and develop pursuit strategies to drive pipeline growth and order intakeAchieve assigned targets for project pipeline development and incoming ordersEstablish and maintain a project pursuit action plans supported by cross-functional teamsLead pursuit efforts including strategy development, action plan creation and executionLead regular project meetings with key stakeholdersCustomer Engagement and Solution DevelopmentWork closely with customers to identify opportunities Work with customers and their designated EPCs or OEMs to develop the best solution to their project requirementsDevelop plan to position ITT’s solution with customer needs and project requirementsProject Execution and Process ManagementCreate project action plan utilizing internal and external resourcesCoordinate with internal functions including legal, procurement, engineering, and customer service.Support commercial discussions to ensure alignment with project objectivesUpdate Electronic Quote Log (EQL) system with current project information and statusChannel and Relationship ManagementEstablish and maintain strong professional relationships with channel partners and key stakeholdersCollaborate with EPCs, OEMs, system integrators, and end users to drive project successPosition RequirementsTRAVELThe employee is required to spend much of the time travelling in the territory by air and car for customer sales calls and support of distribution in strategic sales calls and/or technical seminars at end users, A/E firms and OEMs. Travel requirement a minimum of 50%.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Strong understanding of complex sales processes, including opportunity qualification, strategy development, and executionAbility to work independently and make informed decisions with minimal supervisionStrong organizational and planning skills with the abil