Quality Project Manager: Change & CI Lead

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 74,732 - 97,193; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Job summary

G&W Electric Co is seeking a Quality Project Manager to lead the Change Management and Continuous Improvement portfolio, driving quality objectives across functions. You will manage high-priority projects from initiation to closure, coordinate resources, and implement structured problem-solving techniques.

You will support Quality Management Review meetings, governance of the portfolio, and ongoing optimization of PM processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• PM leadership experience: planning, communications, schedule and risk management with stakeholder management.
• Proven root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficient in using quality management software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Change Management (CMR) and Continuous Improvement (CII) project portfolio, aligning with quality objectives.
• Manage high-priority quality improvement projects from initiation through implementation, including planning, scope, resources, scheduling, execution and closure.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to resolve systemic quality issues using structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, remove barriers, and ensure milestones are met.
• Provide governance for the CMR and CII portfolio by tracking progress and validating completion and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain PM processes, reporting tools, templates, and knowledge repositories.
• Support Quality Management Review meetings with status updates, risks, issues, and action follow-ups.
• Establish project priorities and coordinate activities across functions to optimize resources.
• Support Global Quality activities: audits, QMS maintenance, documentation, certifications, metrics, root cause analysis, supplier initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

QMS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ETQ

Job description

G&W Electric Co is seeking a Quality Project Manager to lead the Change Management and Continuous Improvement portfolio, driving quality objectives across functions. You will manage high-priority projects from initiation to closure, coordinate resources, and implement structured problem-solving techniques.

You will support Quality Management Review meetings, governance of the portfolio, and ongoing optimization of PM processes and reporting.