Project Manager

u003cdivu003eu003ch1u003eProject Manager - Machine Tool Manufacturingu003c/h1u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eChicago / Elgin Area Capital Equipment Engineered-to-Order Systemsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eWhy This Roleu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBase compensation u003cstrongu003eup to $110,000u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e3 weeks PTO + 11 paid holidaysu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e401(k): 100% company match up to 5%u003c/strongu003e, fully vested after one yearu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMedical, Dental, Vision, u003cstrongu003eHSAu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eShort-Term u0026Long-Term Disability, life insuranceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStable global manufacturer with long-term customers and complex projectsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eHands-on, technically grounded PM role (not PMO / admin-heavy)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eCompany Overview (Confidential)u003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eWe are partnered with a u003cstrongu003eglobal manufacturer of precision industrial equipmentu003c/strongu003e with approximately u003cstrongu003e$225M in annual revenueu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003e700+ employeesu003c/strongu003e across manufacturing and sales locations in the u003cstrongu003eUnited States, Switzerland, and Chinau003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe organization designs and delivers u003cstrongu003ecustom, engineered-to-order machine systemsu003c/strongu003e for customers that demand high accuracy, reliability, and long-term technical support.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003ePosition Overviewu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eThe Project Manager is responsible for managing u003cstrongu003ecapital equipment projects end-to-endu003c/strongu003e, from order kickoff through build, delivery, and installation. This role requires close coordination with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eProject Managers who are most successful in this environment typically bring u003cstrongu003eprior hands-on machine experienceu003c/strongu003e (assembly, applications, manufacturing engineering, or field service), which enables them to anticipate issues, communicate effectively, and drive projects forward.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation note:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eThis role is expected to be u003cstrongu003eChicago-area basedu003c/strongu003e, with regular presence at the u003cstrongu003eElgin facilityu003c/strongu003e. Hybrid flexibility may exist, but proximity is important for success.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h2u003eu003ch3u003eProject Planning u0026Coordinationu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDevelop and maintain project plans using u003cstrongu003eMS Projectu003c/strongu003e, aligned to quoted scope, timelines, and deliverablesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales to align schedules and prioritiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTrack budgets, milestones, risks, and resource allocationu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eClient Engagementu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eServe as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycleu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide regular status updates, schedule reviews, and milestone communicationsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure customer requirements and expectations are clearly defined and metu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eProject Executionu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOversee production, assembly, testing, and delivery of complex machine tool systemsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure adherence to technical specifications, quality standards, and performance requirementsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify risks early and implement mitigation strategiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport FAT/SAT activities and final customer acceptanceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eTeam Leadershipu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eLead cross-functional project teams in a matrixed environmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFoster collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and support teamsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePromote accountability, clear communication, and execution disciplineu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eBackground u0026Experience (Intentionally Flexible)u003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrior experience in u003cstrongu003emachine tools, capital equipment, or complex industrial machineryu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHands-on technical background strongly preferredu003c/strongu003e (machine assembly, applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, field service, or similar)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProject management experience in u003cstrongu003ecustom or engineered-to-order environmentsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eComfortable working directly with customers and cross-functional teamsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency with u003cstrongu003eMS Projectu003c/strongu003e or similar project planning toolsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cblockquoteu003eu003cpu003eThere is u003cstrongu003eno strict minimum education requirementu003c/strongu003e. Practical experience and technical credibility are more important than formal credentials.u003c/pu003eu003c/blockquoteu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eTravel Expectationsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eTravel varies significantly by project and customer:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSome PMs travel regularly (e.g., weekly regional trips)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOthers may have minimal or no travel over several monthsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTravel requirements are u003cstrongu003eproject-drivenu003c/strongu003e, not fixedu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Elgin, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'IL152-2750796

Created: 2025-12-24