Senior Project Manager - Power Distribution & Automation Engineered Systems

Location: Plano, TX (Primarily Onsite)
Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 Base Salary + 15% Bonus
Travel: Approximately 10-20%

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex engineered-to-order projects within the power distribution, electrical equipment, and industrial systems sector. This role serves as the primary point of accountability from project handoff through manufacturing, testing, delivery, and customer closeout.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized project leader who can manage high-visibility customer accounts, coordinate cross-functional teams, mitigate project risks, and ensure successful project execution while maintaining customer satisfaction, schedule performance, and profitability.

This position is primarily onsite in Plano, Texas and offers the opportunity to work directly with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing operations, and executive leadership on critical power and electrical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead projects from order kickoff through shipment, delivery, and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, logistics, and customer milestones.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure project deliverables are executed according to contractual requirements and customer commitments.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify and resolve schedule, cost, and execution risks.

Customer Management

• Serve as the primary customer contact for project execution activities.
• Lead customer meetings, project reviews, and executive-level status updates.
• Coordinate submittals, customer approvals, action items, and project communications.
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Manage escalations professionally while maintaining customer confidence and satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with applications engineering, design engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and field support teams.
• Align internal priorities and resources to meet project objectives.
• Facilitate communication and accountability across all project stakeholders.
• Drive timely decision-making to maintain project momentum and delivery performance.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with:

  • Long-lead materials
  • Supplier performance
  • Manufacturing capacity constraints
  • Customer approvals
  • Logistics and shipping challenges
  • Scope gaps and execution risks

• Identify out-of-scope requests and change-order opportunities.

• Coordinate commercial impacts and resolution strategies with sales and leadership teams.

• Escalate issues appropriately and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule, margin, and customer satisfaction.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a senior project leader for complex and high-profile customer programs.
• Mentor junior project managers and project coordinators.
• Promote project execution best practices and operational discipline.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across project management and delivery functions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.

• 7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, power systems, electrical equipment, industrial solutions, or related industries.

• Experience leading complex, customer-facing projects with direct ownership of execution and outcomes.

• Proven success managing engineered-to-order, custom manufacturing, or industrial equipment projects.

• Working knowledge of:

  • Switchgear
  • Power distribution equipment
  • Critical power systems
  • Electrical infrastructure
  • Industrial equipment manufacturing

• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

• High level of professionalism and accountability in customer-facing environments.

• Proficiency with:

  • ERP Systems
  • Project Tracking Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Business Reporting Tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Experience supporting:

  • Switchgear Manufacturing
  • Power Distribution Equipment
  • Critical Power Infrastructure
  • Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
  • Electrical Systems Projects

• Experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and field operations teams.

• Experience managing large industrial, utility, mission-critical, or power infrastructure projects.

Technical Knowledge

• Project Management
• Power Distribution Equipment
• Electrical Infrastructure
• Switchgear
• Critical Power Systems
• Manufacturing Operations
• Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination
• ERP Systems
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Schedule Development & Tracking

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite in Plano, Texas.
• Close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, and executive leadership teams.
• Customer-facing role supporting high-profile programs and strategic accounts.
• Occasional travel for customer meetings, project reviews, factory visits, and operational support.

Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000 - $150,000 base salary
• 15% annual bonus opportunity
• Open to candidates seeking a reasonable increase from their current compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a growing organization

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Project Management
• Switchgear & Power Distribution
• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
• Critical Power Systems
• Engineered-to-Order Products
• Industrial Equipment
• Manufacturing Operations
• Utility Infrastructure
• Customer-Facing Program Management
• Risk & Change Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Cross-Functional Leadership