Project Manager I

Beacon EmbeddedWorks; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 200 Workplace

Medical and dental coverage

Paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401k with match

128 hours PTO per year

Paid holidays

Life-saving product impact

Job summary

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is seeking an entry-level Project Manager I to coordinate internal execution projects across Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations. The role ensures schedules are maintained, milestones hit, and cross-functional communication is ongoing.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, with ideal candidates up to two years of related experience. Based in Eden Prairie, MN, this in-person position offers growth into larger program management over

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field
• Up to two years of project coordination/management experience preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication with cross-functional updates
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with PM tools (MS Project/Smartsheet)
• Ability to collaborate across Design Eng., Manufacturing Eng., Supply Chain, and Operations

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal Beacon execution projects across Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones
• Track tasks, deliverables, deadlines; flag risks and delays
• Schedule and lead cross-functional meetings; publish notes and action items
• Monitor task completion and keep projects on track
• Maintain project documentation per requirements
• Identify resource needs and constraints across functions
• Prepare regular project status updates; elevate issues as needed
• Support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description

The Company

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is a full-service provider of embedded solutions. Its innovative System on Modules (SOMs) are backed by an extensive suite of customization, security, and support services and its dedicated team of experts provide in-house manufacturing and support to accelerate development and reduce risk.

All Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs are designed, manufactured, and supported in its US-based facility in Eden Prairie, MN. As dependable, pre-certified, and feature dense solutions, Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs serve the most strenuous applications, including medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. Beacon EmbeddedWorks operates mostly in the US but also has a small customer base in continental Europe and the APAC.

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is part of the Design & Manufacturing division of discoverIE Group plc, a British company listed on the main London stock exchange where it is a member of the FTSE 250 index. What does joining Beacon mean for you?

• We are a Top 200 Workplace as voted by our employees
• Multiple options for medical and dental coverages
• Paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with match
• 128 hours of time off per year to start
• Paid holidays
• Working for a company that helps save lives with some of our products

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager I coordinates internal Beacon execution projects between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations. This role keeps internal initiatives organized, on schedule, and moving forward by facilitating communication and tracking progress across cross-functional teams. This is an entry-level position: candidates fresh out of school are welcome to apply, and candidates with up to two (2) years of relevant experience are ideal. The Project Manager I reports to the VP of Operations and offers a strong foundation for growth into larger-scope program management roles over time.

Location: Eden Prairie, MN in person position in our Office

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate internal Beacon execution projects between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and milestones for assigned internal initiatives
• Track project tasks, deliverables, and deadlines, flagging risks and delays to appropriate stakeholders
• Schedule and facilitate cross-functional project meetings; prepare agendas and publish meeting notes and action items
• Monitor task completion status and follow up with team members to keep projects on track
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation according to established requirements
• Assist in identifying resource needs and constraints across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as a point of contact between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations for assigned projects
• Prepare and distribute regular project status updates, including progress, risks, and action items
• Effectively elevate issues in a timely manner to the VP of Operations or relevant stakeholders
• Support the development of return-to-green plans when projects fall behind commitments

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve internal project coordination processes and workflows
• Support the implementation of process improvements identified by senior team members
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply; up to two (2) years of project coordination or project management experience is ideal, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting status updates to cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Ability to work collaboratively across Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations