Illinois Tool Works

Project Manager

Illinois Tool Works • $75K — $95K *
Greenville, SC 29615In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 5 years of related experience
  • 3 years of project management experience in industrial or manufacturing
  • Ability to interact effectively with teams and drive results
  • Knowledge of competitor landscape in the industry
  • Fundamental knowledge of accounting and revenue recognition practices
  • Experience with capital equipment project execution
  • Strong problem-solving and corrective action development skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead, plan, and execute projects as the primary customer contact
  • Coordinate with sales and applications for budget entry and purchase orders
  • Create project schedules and resource plans to meet deadlines
  • Monitor project progress and communicate effectively with team members
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and finance
  • Support project financial monitoring and overall profitability
  • Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with multifaceted projects worth over $5 million
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams enhances collaboration skills
  • Professional development through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to the core markets of food, beverage, and personal care packaging
  • Workplace supportive of diverse perspectives and career growth
Full Job Description
Job Description:

As a key member of the engineering team, the Project Manager reports to the Project Management Manager and is responsible for executing multifaceted projects with our customers. LOCATION: Greenville, SC site office.

This position is the primary customer contact and is also responsible for leading, planning and administering multiple complex projects (Typically $5 MM plus) through completion to drive targeted margins while building and maintaining professional relationships with our customers. This position coordinates between the customer, sales, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure the project results meet the customer's technical and lead time requirements. This position understands our machine standards strategy, delivers leading application design and project management services. The individual in this position will leverage customer relationships to influence project success and future business and will provide leadership to the project teams.

The position will be based at our headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Primary customer contact and responsible for leading, planning, and executing projects with guidance.
  • Coordinate with sales and applications team to assist in budget entry and purchase order reconciliation.
  • Assist in creation of project schedule, resource planning, and critical milestones to meet project deadlines.
  • Monitor the progress of the project against the project schedule and effectively communicate to team members.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, sales, finance, and service on projects.
  • Support project team with monitoring project financials, forecasts, and overall project profitability.
  • Proactively identify any project risk and provide recommendations to mitigate impacts including communication to key stakeholders.
  • Identify and process change order requests and assist with price preparation, planning and schedule alignment.
  • Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support customer visits.
  • Drive project closeout procedures through completion to obtain client acceptance and trigger payments.
  • Assist with the creation of OEM specification packages and bid requests
  • May assist with the creation of Construction Bid Packages and conducting contractor site walks
  • Assist with site surveys and attend customer kick off meetings
  • Participate in 80/20 workshops and ITW Toolbox projects as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years of related experience or a minimum of 5 years of related experience if no engineering degree
  • Minimum 3 years of experience within project management and experience managing industrial or manufacturing projects.
  • Collaborative mindset and able to interact effectively with engineering and manufacturing personnel, and actively participates and drives effective teams
  • Ability to complete entry-level complexity projects with guidance from leadership and PM team to meet and exceed customer requirements.
  • Base knowledge of the competitor landscape within our industry.
  • Fundamental knowledge of general accounting and revenue recognition practices to accurately provide detailed financial outlooks.
  • Experience with capital equipment project execution, including project financial management.
  • Strong ability to define a problem, determine root cause, and develop corrective action plan.
  • Develops a range of technical solutions autonomously and in partnership with internal functions and external bodies (i.e. suppliers, vendors, and customers).
  • Ability to clearly present technical information in and to lead project/team meetings
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and drive sustainable results through continuous improvement and ITW Toolbox initiatives.
  • Effectively applies the ITW Toolbox and project management best practices in all activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Willing to travel when necessary ~25%

Preferred Requirements:
  • Industry experience with secondary packaging machinery and line layout with emphasis on the core markets that we serve which are food, beverage and personal and household care.
  • 'Knowledge of Electrical System schematics, electrical panel designs, Electrical components (motors, drives, servos, switches, sensors, etc.) utilized in automated packaging systems, including both Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
  • PMP Certification

Additional information

About Illinois Tool Works

ITW is an industrial manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of industrial machinery, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and accounting. It's in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which they live and work, the cars they drive, and the mobile devices they rely on. It was founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview Nas, Illinois.

Illinois Tool Works Careers

Join the dynamic team at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global leader in diversified manufacturing, where innovation and excellence drive us forward. ITW offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of growth and leadership in the industry.

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Whether you're seeking an internship, a graduate opportunity, or a seasoned professional position, ITW offers a range of career paths across various departments. Our team benefits from a supportive and diverse working environment where every member’s contribution is valued.

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Join a team where innovation leads to revolutionary solutions in industries worldwide. At ITW, you will work alongside industry experts to develop new ideas and strategies that keep us at the forefront of technological advancements. Your career at ITW will be marked by a continuous journey of growth and leadership.

Develop Your Skills

With ITW’s commitment to professional development and diversity training, you will enhance your skills through targeted training programs and workshops. These opportunities not only boost your career but also ensure you stay competitive in the job market.

Be Part of Our Culture

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Learn more about Illinois Tool Works
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$68.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
NASDAQ
ITW
* Ladders Estimates

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