Project Manager

Project Manager – Arlington Heights, IL

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Project Manager to join our Assuris team in Arlington Heights, IL. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the consumer product safety industry.

Intertek Assuris - Premiums Assurance provides consultation and research services to global, brand-name companies involved in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of consumer products. Through research, testing, inspection, and certification, Intertek helps clients to ensure the products they are distributing are safe, both in reality and in perception, for consumers around the world. Our Premiums Assurance team uses innovative, scientific methods to help clients eliminate product characteristics that may lead to complaints, recalls, injuries, or fatalities.

What are we looking for?

The Project Manager is responsible for leveraging strong interpersonal skills to communicate project requirements and expectations to the client and internal team. This includes evaluating product safety levels and recommending measures or procedures to reduce or eliminate hazards.  The ideal Project Manager will be a self-starting quick learner with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you’ll do:

Project Management

• Develop project workplans, ensure resource availability, and deliver projects on time and within budget 
• Clearly communicate project requirements and expectations to client and internal team
• Manage accounts to ensure customer satisfaction
• Be proactive on customer needs and issues
• Participate in and lead customer meetings or presentations
• Prepare proposals to address client needs

Product Safety Engineering

• Identify potential hazards associated with products and offer solutions
• Write technical reports to convey key findings
• Understand essential safety requirements and regulatory requirements, as applicable
• Present test results and technical findings to clients
• Ability to research independently to troubleshoot potential issues

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (e.g., child development, psychology, etc.) required
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
• Self-motivated, strong willingness to take initiative, has a growth mindset, and is dedicated to producing professional deliverables
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Must be resourceful and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work well on a team
• Willing to travel up to 10%

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences preferred
• Experience in project management, design, manufacturing, or quality assurance is valuable

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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