Sr. Project Manager

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan.

WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry‑leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

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Lead Impactful Solutions as our Senior Project Manager

Join our team to spearhead transformative power generation and grid stability projects that are shaping the future of energy and cutting‑edge technology in medium/high voltage motors and drives systems. As our Senior Project Manager, you'll lead complex, high‑impact initiatives from inception to successful delivery.

In this role, you'll maintain and develop strategic client partnerships while ensuring exceptional project outcomes that advance both customer satisfaction and our company's market position. Your expertise will directly influence critical infrastructure development, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the energy landscape.

This senior position offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, client relationship management, and strategic business impact—ideal for experienced project managers looking to elevate their career while working on projects that matter.

• Serve as primary customer liaison throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct handover with sales team, lead kickoff meetings, and maintain comprehensive project plans
• Establish clear milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria aligned with contractual requirements
• Manage project scope, process change orders, and ensure proper approvals

• Coordinate with and manage manufacturing partners, cross‑functional teams, subcontractors, subconsultants, and vendors to meet delivery commitments
• Keep leadership informed of project status, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct site visits with customers and vendors as needed
• Perform regular progress and financial reviews
• Ensure timely revenue recognition and milestone payment processing
• Safeguard the company's commercial and contractual interests
• Manage logistics coordination and shipping requirements
• Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.

• Strong understanding of electrical industrial systems, power electronics, and rotating machines integration
• Proficiency with industry standards including NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and UL certifications
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and SAP experience strongly preferred
• PMP certification or equivalent project management methodology expertise

• Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities across customers, partners, and internal teams
• Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to create professional documentation independently
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation expertise in technical project environments

• Proven ability to identify and mitigate project risks while capitalizing on opportunities
• Experience optimizing project processes for efficiency and scalability
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver multiple complex technical projects simultaneously, consistently meeting schedule and budget requirements.