Senior Program Manager – Electrical & Power Systems

Senior Program Manager – Electrical & Power Systems

Location: Marietta, OH (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $120,000/year (based on experience)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex programs involving engineered electrical and power distribution systems. This role is responsible for driving projects from post-award transition through production, testing, shipment, and final customer acceptance.

Based in a manufacturing environment, this position works closely with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and logistics teams to ensure successful project execution.

Core Responsibilities

Program Execution

• Manage assigned programs from contract handoff through final delivery and acceptance
• Oversee scope, schedules, and coordination across multiple teams
• Lead internal kickoff meetings and establish project alignment
• Develop and maintain timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

Contract & Scope Management

• Review contracts, purchase orders, and technical requirements for accuracy and completeness
• Support scope clarification and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure alignment between contractual requirements, engineering outputs, and production deliverables
• Assist with billing milestones, documentation, and acceptance criteria

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the primary point of coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams
• Maintain visibility across all project phases
• Ensure configuration changes are properly tracked and communicated
• Escalate issues when necessary while maintaining forward progress

Stakeholder Communication

• Lead regular project updates with customers and external partners
• Communicate schedules, production status, testing progress, and delivery timelines
• Manage expectations and maintain strong client relationships
• Represent projects in key reviews and discussions

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in program or project management within manufacturing, electrical systems, or infrastructure-related industries
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase, cross-functional projects
• Strong understanding of manufacturing-driven project execution
• Experience working with customers, contractors, or EPC organizations
• Ability to interpret contracts, schedules, and technical documentation
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working onsite in a plant environment 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modular or integrated electrical systems
• Exposure to data center, mission-critical, or infrastructure-related projects
• Familiarity with ERP systems or project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet or similar)
• Knowledge of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and large equipment logistics 

Why Join

This opportunity allows you to lead high-impact, technically advanced programs within a manufacturing setting. You’ll collaborate across engineering and operations teams to deliver complete electrical system solutions from contract award through final customer acceptance.