Senior Program Manager – Electrical Systems Delivery

Senior Program Manager – Electrical Systems Delivery
Location: Marietta, OH (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: Starts at $120,000/year (higher based on experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of large, technically complex programs involving engineered electrical and power distribution systems. This role is responsible for managing projects from post-award transition through manufacturing, testing, shipment, and final customer acceptance.

Based at a manufacturing facility, this position partners closely with engineering, production, quality, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure successful and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Program Execution

• Oversee assigned programs from contract handoff through final delivery and acceptance
• Manage overall project execution, including scope, timelines, and coordination across teams
• Lead internal kickoff meetings to align stakeholders on project objectives
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies

Contract & Scope Oversight

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

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the central point of coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams
• Maintain visibility across all phases of the project lifecycle
• Ensure configuration changes are tracked and communicated effectively
• Escalate issues as needed while maintaining project momentum

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Lead regular project update meetings with customers and external partners
• Provide clear communication on schedules, production progress, testing, and delivery timelines
• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong working relationships
• Represent the organization in key project reviews and discussions

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in project or program management within manufacturing, electrical systems, or infrastructure-related industries

Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-phase, cross-functional projects

Strong understanding of manufacturing-based project execution

Experience working directly with customers, contractors, or EPC organizations

Ability to interpret contracts, schedules, and technical documentation

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Comfortable working onsite and collaborating closely with plant operations teams

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 logistics coordination for large equipment

Why Consider This Opportunity

This role offers the chance to lead high-visibility, technically advanced programs within a manufacturing environment. You’ll work across engineering and operations teams to deliver complete electrical system solutions from contract award through final customer acceptance.