Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America. For over 50 years, we’ve grown through an unwavering focus on engineering excellence, flawless execution, and delivering the highest quality to our customers. With more than 5,400 employees, we are known throughout the industry as an engineering company that manufactures.

The Program Manager – Business Plan Projects will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives directly tied to Virginia Transformer’s strategic Business Plan. This role ensures critical projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned to our operational pillars of Flawless Execution, Highest Quality, and Customer Responsiveness
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This is not a passive coordination role — this leader will drive accountability, remove roadblocks, and ensure measurable results.

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic business plan initiatives (Cap Ex, operational improvements, digital transformation, supply chain optimization, quality initiatives, etc.)
• Develop clear project charters, milestones, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Commercial teams
• Drive governance cadence (weekly reviews, executive updates, risk mitigation)
• Ensure projects meet defined ROI, cost, schedule, and performance targets
• Escalate risks proactively and implement corrective action plans
• Track resource allocation and ensure cross-functional alignment
• Support SIOP/S&OP alignment where applicable
• Standardize program management best practices across initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, or Operational Leadership
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of Cap Ex planning, operational efficiency, and KPI management
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and project management tools
• PMP or Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred

• Business Plan initiatives delivered on schedule
• Clear visibility into milestone tracking and executive reporting
• Improved operational performance tied to measurable KPIs
• Strong cross-functional accountability and execution discipline