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…