**Job Description:** **Basic Function** Manage ongoing Research & Development (R&D) program(s) and technology initiatives. Work jointly with engineering, supply chain, operations, marketing, and end-customers to maintain schedules for development projects. Basic function consists of utilizing technical and program management skills, working independently to manage a cross-functional team, and providing program updates to members of the business unit and engineering leadership teams along with other management personnel. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Lead cross-functional/multi-discipline teams in the Brooks Phase-Gate process to effectively deliver projects in accordance with the ITW-Brooks roadmap. + Manage and execute approved operational and organizational initiatives assuring adherence to specified/planned goals including financial and task due dates. + Lead in the development of detailed project plans associated with approved initiatives and their stated objectives. + Assist in the development of qualitative and quantitative analyses required for corresponding opportunities and investments. + Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders while assertively driving results of specified initiatives. + Recognize and remediate challenges to established plans. In the event of challenges that will result in the non-adherence of planned goals, articulate the specific challenge, potential remediation opportunities and quantification of those potential solutions to senior management. + Develop and maintain project Gantt charts in a timely manner. + Participate in Company continuous improvement initiatives. + Regular attendance. + Other duties as assigned. **Education and Experience** + Bachelors degree in a technical engineering discipline preferred. + PMI Certification preferred. PMP or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) desired. + Minimum 5+ years’ experience in project/program management of complex cross functional new product development required. + Product experience with electrical/mechanical/control system devices preferred. + Strong Leadership & Communication skills. + Previous Semiconductor or Industrial Technology Business Process background preferred. + Experience working in a global manufacturing environment preferred. + Excellent Financial aptitude, and experience with project estimation, budgeting, and scheduling + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project. + Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills required. + Must be collaborative in approach, assertive, objective, and have ability to influence outcomes. + Ability to be flexible and deal effectively with change in order to balance competing business needs and priorities. **Key Competencies for Success** + _Change Catalyst_ - Dynamic and hands-on, Continuous improvement champion. Action oriented manager and a strategic thinker that possesses a great positive can-do attitude and willing to challenge the status quo. + _Customer-Focused_ - leader capable of developing thorough understanding of the products as well as their application by the customer to drive meaningful improvement in our performance + _Drive for Results_ - Demonstrated strength in developing and implementing strategic corporate plans that increase quality metrics and customer satisfaction. Capable of developing/driving broader strategic-level programs as well as tactical initiatives to improve out-of-box quality, field reliability, product availability and on-time delivery + _Constructive Team Leader_ – The ideal candidate leads by example and makes those around him/her better. Attributes include being inclusive, hands-on, strategic, articulate, energetic, accountable, decisive, and hard working. A positive motivator who encourages and persuades, and an excellent team builder who knows how to attract, train, manage and retain a world class team. + _Excellent Communication Skills_ – Maintains an open flow of two-way communication, exhibiting strong verbal, written and presentation skills, stating expectations clearly and being visible to all stakeholders. Exhibits executive presence in front of both internal and external audiences. + _Open Minded_ – A resilient and committed executive with a flexible and open operating style; non-political and non-bureaucratic; someone with a natural and effective consultative approach who will gain the trust and respect of individuals at all levels. _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._