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Project Manager

Ashton North LLCBolingbrook, IL, United States
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shton North is conducting a confidential search for a Project Manager – New Product Development (NPD) with an OEM manufacturer in the greater Chicagoland area. This client builds highly engineered, complex machinery with 600–1,000 electro-mechanical components in low-volume, high-mix production environments.

This is a critical growth hire. The company is adding multiple Project Managers to drive NPD initiatives that deliver innovative, custom solutions.

What You’ll Do

  • Own projects end-to-end : Manage new product initiatives from concept through launch and post-launch.
  • Lead cross-functional teams : Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Quality.
  • Facilitate & influence : Drive momentum, push back when needed, and keep leadership aligned.
  • Stage-Gate excellence : Manage structured processes while maintaining flexibility for custom products.
  • Risk & change management : Anticipate issues, manage scope changes, and ensure delivery on time and budget.

What We’re Looking For

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience : 8+ years leading complex technical NPD projects.
  • OEM / complex product background : Experience in industries such as industrial equipment, automation, consumer products, or machinery with multiple moving parts.
  • Communication & backbone : Confident, persuasive, and collaborative.
  • PMP Certification : Preferred (in-progress candidates considered).
  • Culture fit : Team-oriented, not a short-term consultant mindset.

    • Why This Role

  • Impact : High-visibility projects shaping the product portfolio.
  • Stability + Growth : Long-standing, privately held company with ~1,000 employees.
  • Compensation : $140K–$150K base for senior hires; junior-to-mid-level considered.
  • Work Environment : Onsite in Bolingbrook (5 days / week).

    • Employment Type : Full Time

    Years Experience : 10 - 15 years

    Salary : $120,000 - $150,000 Annual

    Bonus / Commission : No

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    Project Manager • Bolingbrook, IL, United States