Project Manager (Capital Equipment)

4nsi; Rogers (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Imaging (NSI) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Rogers, MN operations team. You will manage capital equipment projects, coordinate across departments, and ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget for industrial x-ray imaging systems.

The role requires 1–3 years PM experience in manufacturing or capital equipment, plus an associate degree in business or project management. Some travel to customer sites is possible.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Project Manager in manufacturing or capital equipment.
• Associate’s degree in business or project management.
• Knowledge of project management best practices, engineering principles, and leading multifunctional teams.
• Strong planning, communication, and analytical skills; ability to prioritize and escalate when needed.
• Knowledge of budgeting and strong MS Office/MS Project skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be on your feet during the workday.

Responsibilities

• Interface with all departments to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery within budget and quality.
• Review contracts to validate scope and protect business interests.
• Focus on quality, cost, and on-time delivery to support business needs.
• Define deliverables and milestones; prioritize tasks to optimize schedule.
• Lead regular meetings; identify interdependencies and mitigate risks.
• Interface with customers to communicate build status, delivery and installation.
• Supervise escalation paths and delegate tasks; monitor progress and provide support.
• Ensure deliverables are finalized within budget and on schedule; manage interdependencies.
• Some travel to customer sites may be required.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Multifunctional teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in business or project management

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

MS Project

Job description

Job Description: Join a global technology leader and take your technical career to the next level. North Star Imaging (NSI) is a worldwide leader in 2D digital radiography and 3D computed tomography equipment. As part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 250 company, we combine the agility of a specialized technology business with the strength and stability of a global industrial powerhouse. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Operations team at our Rogers, MN facility. The Project Manager will have Capital Equipment experience and be responsible for the project management, execution, manufacturing and reporting for the delivery of industrial x-ray imaging capital equipment systems per customer specifications. This position may also be responsible for managing product development projects and other projects as defined by the business.

What You will Do:

• Interface with all departments within the business to ensure that projects are delivered on-time, to scope, within budget and at the quality we expect to deliver.
• Review contracts to validate scope and protect the interest of the business.
• Focus on quality, cost, and on-time delivery in support of business interests.
• Defines deliverables and milestones.
• Prioritize tasks to optimize schedule, resource usage and product quality.
• Leads regular meetings to provide information, identify interdependencies, mitigate risks to ensure projects are successful.
• Interface with customers to assure accurate and timely communication of project build status, delivery and installation.
• Understands proper escalation paths and acts accordingly.
• Delegate tasks and follow up.
• Monitors progress and provides support as needed.
• Validate that deliverables are finalized within budget, on time and intervenes where needed.
• Manage departmental interdependencies.
• Some travel to customer sites required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-3 years of prior experience as a Project Manager (ideally) in a manufacturing or capital equipment industry.
• Associate’s degree in business or project management.
• Knowledge of Project Management best practices, engineering principles, and the ability to lead multifunctional teams.
• Strong planning, communication, and analytical skills Ability to prioritize, have knowledge of escalation paths, and be able make sound judgments and decisions.
• Knowledge of budgeting and have strong analytical & communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Project, and hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be on your feet during the workday.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation Information:

The salary for this position ranges from $82,000 – $93,000 based on education and experience.

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.

At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.