Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces diversified products in global markets. The Food Equipment Group is one of seven ITW decentralized business segments. The Warewash and Waste Division of ITW’s Food Equipment Group, is seeking a Project Manager. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Sourcing, this position will work from the ITW Hobart Technology Center, located about 20 minutes north of Dayton in Troy, OH.

The Warewash and Waste Division produces Hobart, Stero, and Somat brand commercial dishwashers and waste equipment for use in hotels, casinos, restaurants, health care, cruise ships, schools and universities and retail. The division is growing its business through sales strategies, a pipeline of new product development (NPD), and enhanced customer facing approaches.

As the Warewash Division expands its presence in new and existing served markets, there are a variety of projects required to support the division’s growth, organizational structure and business strategy alignment.

We are in search of a Project Manager who will take on the management of key projects with the responsibility to deliver all projects on time, within budget and scope. The successful candidate will work individually and lead project teams to develop a detailed project plans, determine the resources required to complete projects, and manage change utilizing appropriate procedures. Additionally, the Project Manager will track progress, measure project performance, provide status updates to division leadership, and partner cross functionally to achieve project goals. Building relationships with stakeholders, and creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, are critical to success in this role.

The Project Manager will also have the responsibility of training others in areas to support our business:

• Become the subject matter expert and train others on the business unit’s continuous improvement processes

• Teach project management skills so others in the division can be self-directed in the project management process

The successful candidate will:

• Lead through positive influence to achieve project results

• Lead projects that have P&L impact

• Monitor project performance and results and initiate actions to correct deviations to schedules, excessive costs, or scope

• Work with and gain a deep understanding of the needs and capabilities of different functional teams within the company (engineering, marketing, administration and operations)

• Establish schedules, resource requirements, budgets, and measurements to fulfil project requirements

We are seeking results-oriented, self-motivated candidates. The preferred minimum qualifications are:

• BS in Engineering or Business

• 5+ years of successful project leadership experience

• Proven record of designing and implementing successful projects meeting cost, quality and schedule

• Ability to assess situations to determine urgency, risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and that support project team assignments

• Demonstrated technical understanding and/or hands-on experience in manufacturing

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

• Excellent written, verbal and documentation skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software

• Project Management Professional certification (PMP) is preferred

• Knowledge of ITW Toolbox principles is preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

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.

This position requires approximately 20% travel.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear in office and manufacturing environments; uses hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls. Duties include computer related activities 80% of the time. The employee may lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the following: close, distance, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Benefits:

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where we value the inclusion of diverse team members. You will enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits that includes health, dental, life and STD/LTD insurance, 401k (with match), and an education tuition reimbursement program.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.