Program Manager
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Title: Program Manager (Electrical Distribution)
Location: Columbus, OH
Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site)
Travel: 25% (Locally-based)
Pay: $155,000 - $175,000
Duration: Direct Hire
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. This role will serve as a key liaison between customers and internal teams while driving project schedules, technical coordination, financial performance, quality, and on-time execution.
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- Lead projects from order entry through product startup, turnover, and final delivery.
- Develop and manage project plans and schedules while proactively identifying bottlenecks and opportunities to improve execution.
- Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality, including design reviews and project status meetings.
- Serve as the primary program liaison for customers, managing specifications, sales orders, project updates, feedback, and issue resolution.
- Manage vendors and subcontractors, including component requirements, lead times, quality, and delivery schedules.
- Own project budgets and financial reporting while identifying opportunities to improve margins and profitability.
- Coordinate factory inspections, quality activities, FATs, and customer-witnessed testing.
- Manage project documentation, including schedules, submittals, manuals, and technical data packages.
- Coordinate final logistics and site-delivery requirements.
- Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed, with periods of 50%+ travel per month.
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
- Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment required.
- Experience managing projects in an engineered-to-order, manufacturing, or similar technical environment preferred.
- Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of UL, NEC, and applicable industry standards preferred.
- Experience coordinating FATs, field testing, commissioning, or customer inspections preferred.
- PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus.
- Strong customer-facing, communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and project documentation.
- Ability to pass required background and drug screening.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively to customer and supplier locations.
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