CBI Program Manager

Company Description

* Smart People * Smart ideas *Smart choice 

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Program Manager to lead and drive our customer centric innovation initiatives. This position executes on product opportunities to solve customer pain-points related to Material Testing. The position will utilize their technical and program management skills to guide and work cross-functionally with various functions within the organization such as Product Management, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and leadership teams to bring ideas to market.

 Primary Areas of Accountability  

• Manage a portfolio of customer-driven innovation projects from concept to completion.
• Drive and set project schedules and hold people accountable to execute and hit internal and external deadlines
• Establish clear goals, milestones, and success metrics for each project, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
• Oversee the execution of innovation programs, coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, marketing, and sales.
• Responsible for continuous improvement/process redefinition to ensure an effective, fit-for-purpose product development launch process.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders while assertively driving results of specified initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the customer experience and product offerings.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving and experimentation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management or engineering

Skills:

• Ability to understand customer needs, engage in proactive feedback and recommend solutions.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a customer-first mindset.
• Background in customer-focused product development or engineering.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Additional Information

Who We Are?

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Customers including Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies and the world’s leading researchers in materials, seismic and other engineering disciplines all rely on our complex test and simulation systems to determine the reliability of product properties and to comply with quality standards. 

MTS is an ITW company. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries worldwide. The company´s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns and offers career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. At ITW we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. 

Our unique ITW Business Model applied across all segments and businesses gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and keeps us grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk. 

This role is an opportunity to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate, and grow professionally not only within MTS but across the ITW enterprise to Ignite Your Full Potential.

Best in Class Benefits

• Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA with a company match
  • Income Protection Benefits
  • Industry Leading 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

 Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.