About Us:

AMETEK is using innovation to make the world a better place, technology to improve lives, and talent to solve challenges that matter. We need people like you to help make it happen!

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for the execution of one or more simultaneous products under development according to the Stage-Gated process from program inception through volume production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project plans that ensure assigned projects are completed on time, on budget, and according to the agreed specifications
• Document and present detailed estimates of cost, time, and capability to internal and external project stakeholders
• Guide Project Teams and facilitate communication and interaction amongst the functional representatives
• Track project schedules, budgets, and deliverables against goals, reporting status to project team, supervisor, and business unit leadership on a regular basis
• Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities
• Coordinate with customers, through Marketing and Sales, to provide necessary program status and obtain customer feedback
• Work closely with the Operations and Engineering teams to support ongoing life-cycle management of existing products
• Provide feedback regarding employee performance on a program team to the functional manager
• Recommend and steer efforts to adjust existing processes to improve quality or on-time delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience or certifications, in a technical, business, or financial discipline
• 5 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing company, focused on high-technology products
• 6 years of project management experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management techniques and disciplines, with PMP Certification
• Experience in Development Engineering or Operations
• Ability to manage within a matrix organization
• Fluency with financial analyses, including cost estimations, profit margin analysis, and return on investment (ROI) calculations
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing/assembly, test engineering, and quality systems
• Demonstrated attention to detail, especially the ability to understand, track, drill-down, and question activities and issues in all functional areas to draw conclusions on project/product readiness and provide meaningful feedback to project stakeholders on project risks
• Self-assured, with strong leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Motivated to take action, with the ability to hold oneself and others accountable to deliverables

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

Location Information:

This position is in Warrenville, Illinois, approximately 30 miles west of Chicago. This family-friendly community offers a variety of activities; many that allow you to reconnect with nature. There are 500 miles of trails to explore, 30 lakes and ponds to visit, and several historic sites and museums to discover. For those who like to walk, jog, bike ride, or horseback ride, the Illinois Prairie Path runs through the center of town. This highly recognized and well-used recreational trail has been the recipient of numerous awards and is nationally recognized.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:

https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at:

• National Controls Corp: https://www.ametekncc.com/
• Vehicular Instrumentation Systems: https://www.ametekvis.com/