Company Description

North Star Imaging (NSI), is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services 2D digital and radiography and 3D computed tomography equipment.  You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.

NSI is part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global Fortune 250 diversified industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment with related service businesses.

Job Description

NSI's Project Managers are responsible for  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.
• Define deliverables and milestones.
• Prioritize tasks to optimize schedule, resource usage and product quality.
• Lead 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.
• Understand proper escalation paths and acts accordingly.
• Delegate tasks and follow up
• Monitor progress and provides support as needed.
• Validate that deliverables are finalized within budget, on time and intervene where needed.
• Manage departmental interdependencies.
• Some travel required to conduct on site customer visits.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• An Associates degree and a minimum of one year experience in project management of capital equipment.
• Must have good planning, communication, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Project Management best practices, engineering principles, and the ability to lead multifunctional teams. 
• Must be able to prioritize, have knowledge of escalation paths, and be able make sound judgments and decisions.
• Knowledge of budgeting and have strong analytical & communication skills

Additional Information

Take this opportunity to join a professional and successful team where you can make a significant impact immediately.  Enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits that includes health, dental, life and LTD insurance, paid parental leave, 401k (with match), and a generous tuition reimbursement program.

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.