Position: Project Manager – Power Distribution Products
Location: Marietta, OH
Duration: Full time, Direct Hire
Salary: Starts at $120,000 annually and may be higher depending on experience.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom power distribution equipment projects from initial sales opportunity through final shipment and project closeout. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional coordination, customer communication, scheduling, and execution for engineered-to-order electrical equipment projects.
### Key Responsibilities
Manage projects from requirements capture through engineering, procurement, production, testing, shipment, and closeout
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate with sales, application engineering, design engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics teams
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and monitor critical milestones
Establish realistic delivery timelines based on material availability and production capacity
Lead project kickoff meetings and maintain action item tracking
Manage customer change requests, engineering changes, and schedule impacts
Coordinate factory acceptance tests (FATs), documentation packages, and shipment readiness
Identify project risks early and drive proactive resolution
Maintain accurate project reporting, schedule tracking, and on-time delivery metrics
### Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field preferred
5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, electrical equipment, or electromechanical environment
Experience managing engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing projects
Strong understanding of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material coordination
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications
Experience collaborating with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams
Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet
Excellent communication, organizational, and customer management skills
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
### Preferred Qualifications
Experience with power distribution equipment such as switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, or UPS systems
PMP certification or active pursuit of certification
Familiarity with UL, NEC, ANSI, or related electrical industry standards
Experience coordinating FATs and customer witness testing
Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
### What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience
