Project Manager - Industrial Equipment & Automation Division
Itw · Appleton-676 Comm, United States
Job Description:
Ready to put your project management expertise to work driving innovation, shaping strategy, and delivering meaningful business results?
Miller Electric Mfg, LLC, an Illinois Tool Works company, continues to build new Customer-Back Innovation leadership capabilities for designing and launching world class welding solutions that provide strong customer value with superior high-performing, durable systems. This role is a key staff position that requires both strategic and tactical leadership of top IE&A strategic growth cross-divisional initiatives. Under general direction, this position will be responsible to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, within budget, and stated objectives are met.
How you will make an impact:
Project Leadership
- Lead project teams through all stages of the Customer-Back Innovation process, including needs assessment, conceptualization, development, and final implementation.
- Define project scope and objectives, engaging relevant stakeholders and ensuring project feasibility.
- Lead and oversee key project tollgate reviews to ensure milestones are achieved.
- Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
- Conduct project meetings and oversee project tracking and analysis.
Quality Assurance
- Assess, manage, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables to meet established requirements.
- Communicate project status and escalate issues to leadership and stakeholders as needed.
What you need to do to be successful in this role:
- Demonstrate Business Acumen: apply strong business knowledge and project management skills to drive results and support organizational goals.
- Think Strategically: anticipate future trends and translate insights into actionable strategies that support long-term success.
- Influence Without Authority: build credibility and inspire the actions, behaviors, and mindsets of others without relying on formal authority.
- Communicate with Impact: facilitate discussions, communicate effectively, and build connections with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Lead Complex Projects: manage large-scale, multifaceted projects across multiple divisions and functions to achieve business objectives.
- Drive Results: bring high energy, initiative, and a can-do attitude to overcome challenges and deliver results.
- Communicate Clearly: demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to share information and ideas effectively.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: partner effectively with cross-functional teams to align priorities and achieve shared goals.
- Build External Relationships: develop productive working relationships with customers and vendors to support business needs.
- Travel as Needed: maintain flexibility to travel approximately 20% of the time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required preference in Engineering, other technical field, or business administration; MBA (preferred)
- Prefer 5+ years of experience with project management techniques
- PMP certification or training is a plus
Why ITW Welding?
Join a collaborative and growth-focused team where your expertise will directly impact the company’s financial health and operational success. We value innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want:
- Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
- Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
- Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
- Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
- Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.
At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!
Company Description
Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
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.
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.