Project Manager - IE&A

ITW; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ITW Welding in Appleton, WI is seeking a Project Manager – IE&A to lead Customer-Back Innovation initiatives across divisions. This role combines strategic direction with hands-on project delivery to ensure on-time, in-scope, and on-budget results.

You will define scope, develop plans, manage risks, communicate with leadership, and guide tollgate reviews while coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, other technical field, or business administration.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with product development activities with disciplined development process and project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• 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, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Communicate project status and escalation to leadership and stakeholders as needed.
• Conduct project meetings and be responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
• Lead and oversee key project tollgate reviews to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Influence without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Agile project management

Job description

Job Description:

Project Manager – IE&A

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:

• 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, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Communicate project status and escalation to leadership and stakeholders as needed.
• Conduct project meetings and be responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
• Lead and oversee key project tollgate reviews to ensure milestones are met.

What you need to do to be successful in this role:

• Strong business acumen and excellent project management skills
• Strategic mindset with ability to anticipate future trends, while translating those insights into actionable strategy
• Capable of building credibility and influencing the actions, behaviors, and mindset of others without direct authority
• Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and connect with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Capable of managing large scale, multi-faceted projects across multiple divisions and functions
• High energy and drive with ‘can-do’ attitude
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work with cross functional teams
• Experience in working with customers and vendors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required preference in Engineering, other technical field, or business administration; MBA (preferred)
• Prefer 5+ years of experience with product development activities with disciplined development process and project management techniques
• Experience with Agile Project Management 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 anadditionalretirement contribution to help youplan 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 development.

At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!

Company Description

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

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 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.