Project Manager

Senior Operations Project Manager

Location(s)

• Remote (U.S.) - Preferred locations: Houston (TX), Atlanta (GA), Dallas (TX), and other Texas metro areas, Chicago (IL), Denver (CO), Salt Lake City (UT), Phoenix (AZ), Nevada, and Boise (ID).
• Travel as needed, including domestic and international travel, up to 25%

Compensation

• 150-180

Position Summary

Lead the execution of complex electrical distribution and critical infrastructure projects while serving as the primary link among customers, engineering, factory operations, commissioning teams, logistics, and field service partners. This customer-facing role manages schedules, budgets, risks, technical coordination, startup and after-sales support, and stakeholder alignment throughout the equipment lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings extensive electrical-industry project management experience and thrives in fast-moving, process-driven environments serving data centers, utilities, power generation, clean energy, and other industrial markets.

Job Function

• Act as the primary liaison among customer stakeholders, internal teams, factory teams, logistics teams, and field service partners.
• Track project schedules, KPIs, changes, risks, budgets, and approval timelines.
• Lead project kickoff and stakeholder governance meetings.
• Manage the execution of technical efforts in the field.
• Provide technical support for internal teams, service partners, and customer inquiries in collaboration with factory and engineering teams.
• Support technical design reviews and submittal packages, transportation logistics, service and spare-parts proposals, field documentation, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Support sales activities by validating customer solutions and helping generate business growth through operational excellence.
• Travel to domestic and international manufacturing facilities and customer sites as needed for project coordination and quality assurance.
• Promote workplace safety and employee well-being.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil), Construction Management, Business, or a related field is preferred; an MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of project management experience in the electrical industry.
• Experience with HV/MV electrical systems, industrial power equipment, or related industries is required.
• Experience working with international teams is preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Kaizen, Lean, or Six Sigma, is preferred.

Qualifications

• End-to-end project management leadership experience in the electrical industry.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schedules, and technical submittals.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, CRM, and/or equivalent project tracking tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual Mandarin skills are a plus.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead, take initiative, assess risks, solve problems, manage processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to periodically work outside standard business hours for global coordination efforts.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Performance bonus.

Appealing Facts About Living in the U.S. (Remote)

• Work remotely from within the United States while supporting high-growth power and critical infrastructure markets.
• Gain exposure to projects serving data centers, hyperscalers, utilities, power generation, clean energy, and industrial customers.
• Combine remote flexibility with travel to manufacturing facilities and customer sites for project coordination and quality assurance.

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