Job Description:

Are you a Project Management professional hungry for the chance to collaborate across the business landscape to bring new products to life and leave your imprint?

The MIG Gun Division (Bernard / Tregaskiss) of Miller Electric, an ITW Company, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join our world-class team. This onsite position is located at our facility in Beecher, IL.

In this role you will be responsible for leading the new product development effort to bring new and innovative MIG Welding products from ideas to deployment. You will manage multiple new product development (NPD) projects through all phases of our Innovation Framework. Your exceptional collaboration with functional leaders to plan and execute NPD projects, including defining requirements, developing schedules, resource planning, product and project cost control, business case development, risk management, developing product needs specifications, technical feasibility and other requirements, will bring new products to life.

If you're seeking a role where your contributions directly shape our business's success, this may be the position you have been seeking.

How you will make an impact:

Technical Project Management

• Lead project teams through all stages of the new product development process including needs assessment, conceptualization, development, and final implementation.
• Define project scope and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Communicate project status and escalation to leadership as needed.
• Conduct project meetings and be responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
• Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solution of problems.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, within budget, and stated objectives are met.

What you need to be successful:

• Attention to Detail - Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving abilities.
• Prioritize Effectively – Well-organized and effective time management skills while managing multiple priorities.
• Self-Starting Initiative- Aggressive self-starter with the ability and willingness to learn quickly and grow, work independently, be resourceful, and capable of managing large scale multi-faceted projects across multiple divisions.
• Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including sales team members and key end-users. Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Influence Without Authority - Confident, assertive and diplomatic, manages conflict effectively and can tactfully say “no.” Proven ability to influence teams and manage projects without reporting authority. Exhibits natural leadership and coaching abilities to drive success.
• Presentation Skills - Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups with crisp and impactful messaging.
• Self-Accountability - Demonstrated positive attitude, high motivation, and a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Data Analysis - Excellent analytical skills and ability to perform and direct both qualitative and quantitative research. Ability to synthesize data from various sources and translate information to actionable plans
• Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events with tact and poise.
• Technical Aptitude - Demonstrated ability to learn about customer manufacturing processes and challenges. Strong technical knowledge or experience helping solve customer problems in sales or technical support with practical/theoretical understanding of welding processes and familiarity with MIG Welding equipment, process, and/or industrial automation is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, other technical field, or business administration required; MBA (preferred); PMP® certification (a plus).
• 3-5 years of project management experience using a disciplined development process and project management techniques required.
• 2-3 years of experience in new product development projects as a project manager and/or team member strongly preferred.
• Experience in product development for business-to-business & industrial manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Must be computer proficient, including with Microsoft applications.
• Must be available for up to 30% travel within Canada & the United States.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most time will be spent in an office environment.  Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time on the manufacturing floor.  Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Work is normally performed in an office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to type, finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Compensation Information:

Compensation Information

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally.  For more details, visit our Benefits page.

In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave.

The annual base salary range for this position is $97,000 – 125,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.