Job Title: Program Manager (Electrical Power Distribution)
Location: Columbus, OH
Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site)
Travel: 25% (Locally-based)
Pay: $155,000 - $175,000
Duration: Direct Hire
Position Overview
This client is seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in electrical power distribution to lead complex projects from order entry through final delivery.
The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment, and experience managing projects within an engineered-to-order or manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead projects from order entry through product startup, turnover, and final delivery.
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Develop and manage project plans and schedules while proactively identifying bottlenecks and opportunities to improve execution.
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Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality, including design reviews and project status meetings.
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Serve as the primary program liaison for customers, managing specifications, sales orders, project updates, feedback, and issue resolution.
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Manage vendors and subcontractors, including component requirements, lead times, quality, and delivery schedules.
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Own project budgets and financial reporting while identifying opportunities to improve margins and profitability.
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Coordinate factory inspections, quality activities, FATs, and customer-witnessed testing.
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Manage project documentation, including schedules, submittals, manuals, and technical data packages.
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Coordinate final logistics and site-delivery requirements.
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Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed, with periods of 50%+ travel per month.
Qualifications
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10+ years of relevant professional experience.
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
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Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment required.
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Experience managing projects in an engineered-to-order, manufacturing, or similar technical environment preferred.
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Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Understanding of UL, NEC, and applicable industry standards preferred.
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Experience coordinating FATs, field testing, commissioning, or customer inspections preferred.
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PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus.
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Strong customer-facing, communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and project documentation.
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Ability to pass required background and drug screening.
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Willingness and ability to travel extensively to customer and supplier locations.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $157,000 – $174,000
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PTO/ESST and paid holidays
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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$100 individual / $300 family health insurance deductible
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401(k)
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Life insurance
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Short-term disability
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Paid weekly
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