Project Manager, Operations Manager

At SJE
, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry‑leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Project Manager to support our SJE Rhombus brand. This role will work out of our Detroit Lakes or New Hope, MN location.

Detroit Lakes is the home office for SJE and is the leading manufacturer of our liquid level control products, including pump control panels, alarm systems, float switches, and level monitoring solutions. Our SJE Rhombus brand is a leading provider of liquid level control products and pump control solutions for the water, wastewater, and sewage industries across residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

As our Project Manager
, your primary role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of projects related to the introduction of new products. You will develop the project network, create timelines, coordinate cross‑function‑al teams, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards. You will be responsible for holding team members accountable to tasks and deadlines. You will conduct team meetings and build automated reporting mechanisms for leaders.

You will also assist in writing technical documents.

A 4‑year degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent, and 3‑4 years of experience are required.

• Leading cross‑departmental teams to execute a plan toward a shared goal
• Leveraging Wrike and MS Teams for efficiency and productivity
• Creating deliverables, such as reports and dashboards, for several audiences
• Working in a manufacturing environment
• Writing technical documents
• Project management with a proven ability to deliver on time, on budget and with high quality

• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Paid Time Off and holiday policy:
  Up to 120 hours of PTO in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• Starting salary: $70,000 – $85,000/year depending on experience and location.
• Robust benefits package including health, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, dental and vision programs.
• Commute: 22650 Co Hwy 6, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 or 9307 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN 55428.

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem‑solving.

SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.