Project Manager, Operations Management

Description

Beacon Embedded Works is a full-service provider of embedded solutions. Its innovative System on Modules (SOMs) are backed by an extensive suite of customization, security, and support services and its dedicated team of experts provide in-house manufacturing and support to accelerate development and reduce risk. All Beacon Embedded Works SOMs are designed, manufactured, and supported in its US-based facility in Eden Prairie, MN.

As dependable, pre-certified, and feature dense solutions, Beacon Embedded Works SOMs serve the most strenuous applications, including medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. Beacon Embedded Works operates mostly in the US but also has a small customer base in continental Europe and the APAC. Beacon Embedded Works is part of the Design & Manufacturing division of discover IE Group plc, a British company listed on the main London stock exchange where it is a member of the FTSE 250 index.

What does joining Beacon mean for you?

• We are a Top 200 Workplace as voted by our employees
• Multiple options for medical and dental coverages
• Paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with match
• 128 hours of time off per year to start
• Paid holidays
• Working for a company that helps save lives with some of our products

The Project Manager I coordinates internal Beacon execution projects between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations. This role keeps internal initiatives organized, on schedule, and moving forward by facilitating communication and tracking progress across cross‑functional teams. This is an entry‑level position: candidates fresh out of school are welcome to apply, and candidates with up to two (2) years of relevant experience are ideal.

The Project Manager I reports to the VP of Operations and offers a strong foundation for growth into larger‑scope program management roles over time.

Reports to:

VP of Operations

Location:

Eden Prairie, MN office
Starting Salary Information: $68,000+

• Coordinate internal Beacon execution projects between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and milestones for assigned internal initiatives
• Track project tasks, deliverables, and deadlines, flagging risks and delays to appropriate stakeholders
• Schedule and facilitate cross-functional project meetings; prepare agendas and publish meeting notes and action items
• Monitor task completion status and follow up with team members to keep projects on track
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation according to established requirements
• Assist in identifying resource needs and constraints across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions

• Serve as a point of contact between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations for assigned projects
• Prepare and distribute regular project status updates, including progress, risks, and action items
• Effectively elevate issues in a timely manner to the VP of Operations or relevant stakeholders
• Support the development of return‑to‑green plans when projects fall behind commitments

• Identify opportunities to improve internal project coordination processes and workflows
• Support the implementation of process improvements identified by senior team members
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution

• Support and demonstrate our core values
• Interact positively and professionally with all employees
• Perform work safely and adhere to all safety requirements
• Maintain reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply; up to two (2) years of project coordination or project management experience is ideal, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong organizational skills…