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Capacity Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Manager, Project Management

Eagan, MN · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Oversee project portfolio planning, prioritization, and capacity management. * Ensure alignment between business priorities and available resources. * Track and manage project budgets and identify ...

Manager, Project Management

Eagan, MN · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Oversee project portfolio planning, prioritization, and capacity management. * Ensure alignment between business priorities and available resources. * Track and manage project budgets and identify ...

Create and manage efficient grooming schedules that optimize salon capacity, maximize productivity, and accommodate customer demand, balance team availability with business needs, ensuring coverage ...

Create and manage efficient grooming schedules that optimize salon capacity, maximize productivity, and accommodate customer demand, balance team availability with business needs, ensuring coverage ...

Create and manage efficient grooming schedules that optimize salon capacity, maximize productivity, and accommodate customer demand, balance team availability with business needs, ensuring coverage ...

Master Scheduler

Anoka, MN · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Analyze capacity and lead times to identify potential bottlenecks and proactively adjust schedules. * Use ERP/MRP systems to generate and manage production orders, ensuring data accuracy and timely ...

Operations Manager The Operations Manager directs all manufacturing activities from production ... Conduct capacity analyses to determine the ability to meet future demand and provide clear ...

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How much do capacity manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for capacity manager in Minnesota is $67,304.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $85,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a capacity manager do?

A Capacity Manager is responsible for ensuring that an organization's IT infrastructure and resources can meet current and future business demands. They analyze system capacity, forecast future needs, and optimize resource allocation to prevent performance issues or downtime. This role involves working closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to balance cost efficiency with performance requirements. Capacity Managers also develop strategies for scaling infrastructure, manage capacity-related risks, and implement proactive solutions to maintain service levels.

What are some common challenges a capacity manager faces, and how can they be addressed?

A Capacity Manager often faces the challenge of accurately predicting resource needs in rapidly changing business environments, which requires both analytical rigor and adaptability. Managing competing priorities among various departments can also be demanding, as different teams may have fluctuating and sometimes conflicting needs. Effective communication and strong collaboration skills are essential to align expectations and secure buy-in from stakeholders. Staying proactive by regularly reviewing data trends and adjusting plans helps prevent bottlenecks or resource shortages, ensuring projects and operations continue smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the capacity manager position, and why are they important?

A Capacity Manager typically requires a strong background in data analysis, demand forecasting, process optimization, and a relevant degree such as in business, engineering, or information technology. Familiarity with capacity planning software, resource management tools, and IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms—along with certifications like ITIL—are highly valued. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills help set top performers apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring resource efficiency, balancing workload, and supporting organizational growth in dynamic environments.

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Infographic showing various Capacity Manager job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,304 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Manager, Project Management

Ergotron, Inc

Eagan, MN • On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

About Ergotron:
Ergotron, Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance, health and happiness. Through its 40+-year history, Ergotron has led the industry with innovative, professional-grade products and customer-focused service. The company has earned more than 200 patents and through the Technology of Movement™, established a growing portfolio of products and solutions to help create environments that promote wellness, productivity and efficiency.
Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a strong presence in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.ergotron.com .
Position Summary:
The Manager, Project Management provides strategic and operational leadership for the Project Management function, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the organization. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to support new product development, operational initiatives, and enterprise priorities while continuously improving project management processes, tools, and capability. Project Managers are responsible for program execution, coordination, communication and escalation. Function leaders retain accountability for technical execution, staffing, and deliverable quality.
Position Responsibilities:
Project Management Leadership
  • Lead and develop the Project Management function, setting standards, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Ensure consistent application of project governance, planning, risk management, and reporting across initiatives.
  • Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Strategic Partnership
  • Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and other stakeholders to support New Product Development and major cross-functional initiatives.
  • Translate project goals and strategy into executable project plans and prioritized portfolios.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on project health, tradeoffs, capacity, and risk.

Portfolio & Resource Management
  • Oversee project portfolio planning, prioritization, and capacity management.
  • Ensure alignment between business priorities and available resources.
  • Track and manage project budgets and identify resource conflicts
  • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints; recommend mitigation strategies.

Process & Continuous Improvement
  • Design, implement, and evolve project management frameworks, tools, and metrics.
  • Drive improvements in speed, predictability, quality, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Evaluate and implement tools or systems that enhance visibility and execution.

People Leadership
  • Coach and develop project managers to build a strong, scalable team with a keen ability to help them successfully work within a matrix organization.
  • Provide clear expectations, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and constructive problem-solving.

Communication & Reporting
  • Establish clear, transparent project communication at all levels.
  • Provide concise executive-level reporting on status, risks, and decision points.
  • Facilitate alignment and decision-making across functional boundaries.

Additional duties as requested.
Position Requirements (Knowledge and Experience):
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or a related field.
  • 7-10 years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of cross-functional teams.
  • 2-3 years of people management experience.
  • Proven experience managing complex and matrixed projects, preferably in product development or manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of traditional and agile project management methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Oracle and Salesforce.
  • Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job as described to you for the position.

Preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or similar certification.
  • Experience supporting New Product Development in a hardware, technology, or industrial environment, in particular electro-mechanical solutions with integrated software and/or software applications.
  • Demonstrated success driving process improvement and organizational change.

Key Competencies
  • Strategic thinking and execution
  • Influence without authority
  • Structured problem solving
  • Change leadership
  • Business acumen
  • Empathy and people-centered leadership
  • Bias to action and strong execution

Benefits:
  • Ergotron provides a fast-paced, innovative and flexible work environment with a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package. (Use below bullets for United States, delete for Global positions)
  • Our total rewards package includes but not limited to; competitive wages consisting of base pay, bonus and/or incentive pay based on position, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, 401k with match, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • We work hard and we recharge. With competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) programs which includes vacation and sick and safe time, and eleven paid holidays our employees have ample time throughout the year to spend with family and friends, traveling or relaxing.
  • We are proud to support our employees and their growing families by offering ten weeks of paid maternity leave, four weeks of paid paternity leave, and three days of paid grandparents leave.
  • Both our newest and our most tenured employees are formally recognized. Our career milestones program ensures that our new team members feel welcome and rewards employees at five years, ten years, fifteen years and beyond.

Core Values:
  • Customer-Centric Innovation
  • Built to Last
  • Always Improving
  • Integrity

Salary Description
$120,000 - $155,000 + Incentive