Job Description

• Provide direct, day-to-day supervision of the Project Management team, directing, assigning, and overseeing daily work and project execution.
• Provide performance input, coaching, and feedback to Project Managers.
• Guide and mentor Project Managers on project execution, customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and standardized practices.
• Model and reinforce a collaborative, accountable team culture aligned with company values and quality expectations.

• Assign incoming projects to Project Managers based on complexity, capacity, skill set, and customer relationship.
• Monitor team workload and rebalance assignments to maintain on-time delivery and an even distribution of effort.
• Coordinate with the Director of PMO on resourcing needs, assignment priorities, and capacity constraints.

• Apply hands-on experience and a strong working knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment rated 480V and above, including low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, circuit breakers, protective relays, and transformers, to guide the team and support project execution.
• Read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and complex construction drawings to guide project execution and support the team.
• Ensure projects meet applicable NEMA and IEEE standards, UL listings, and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, coordinating with Engineering and Quality as needed.
• Oversee and coordinate Factory Testing (FT) milestones with Project Managers and clients to confirm compliance with utility and industrial standards.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks tied to long-lead electrical components such as breakers, relays, and transformers in partnership with Supply Chain.

• Serve as the department's subject-matter expert on project management processes, procedures, tools, and templates.
• Maintain, document, and refine standard work and best practices for the Project Management function.
• Support the rollout of new and revised project management processes, systems, and tools.
• Drive adoption by training the team, answering questions, and reinforcing standardized practices in daily work.
• Gather feedback from Project Managers, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements to the Director of PMO.

• Act as the first point of escalation for project issues, cross-functional conflicts, and team questions.
• Triage escalated issues, resolve them where possible, and elevate to the Director of PMO when appropriate.
• Step in to support at-risk projects, providing guidance or direct involvement to keep delivery on track.

• Manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of complex, high-value, and strategic switchgear manufacturing projects from initiation through closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Sales, and monitor progress against milestones, budget, and schedule.
• Manage the change control process and ensure adherence to specifications, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Serve as a senior point of contact for key customers and internal stakeholders regarding project status and escalations.
• Facilitate clear, effective communication across Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Sales.

• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate project and process risks to prevent schedule delays or budget overruns.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience in a technical manufacturing environment, preferably within the electrical switchgear, power distribution, or electrical construction industry.
• Hands-on experience with and a strong working understanding of electrical power distribution equipment rated 480V and higher, including low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, breakers, protective relays, and transformers.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or coaching other Project Managers, or serving as a team or technical lead.
• Proven track record owning or improving project management processes and driving adoption across a team.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
• Working knowledge of NEMA/IEEE standards, UL listings, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Field experience across electrical contracting, equipment installation, and end-user/operations environments.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Management, or a related technical field.
• PMP or equivalent certification (CAPM, PRINCE2, etc.).