Head of Project Management

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Project Manager
Full Time Project Management Waukesha, WI, US

We are seeking a customer-focused Project Manager to support complex transformer manufacturing projects within our Waukesha, WI facility. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of people, processes, and problem-solving, and who enjoys managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle and plays a critical role in ensuring clear communication, effective issue resolution, and consistent delivery against commitments. Success in this role depends as much on interpersonal and organizational skills as it does on project management discipline.

Customer Interface & Relationship Management

Serve as the primary customer liaison, providing clear, timely updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle

Lead customer meetings with confidence, professionalism, and a solution-oriented mindset

Represent the company positively during customer visits, inspections, testing, and plant tours

Identify project risks, constraints, and issues early and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve them

Navigate competing priorities and differing perspectives between customers, engineering, operations, and suppliers

Address customer concerns and contractual challenges calmly, factually, and constructively

Proactively manage change orders to mitigate financial and schedule risk

Manage multiple transformer projects simultaneously, each with unique technical and contractual requirements

Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and milestones across engineering, operations, logistics, suppliers, and service teams

Balance urgent issues with long-term planning while maintaining attention to detail

Project Execution & Communication

Execute projects in alignment with established project management processes and KPIs

Lead project kickoff meetings, internal alignment discussions, and closeout activities

Provide regular project status updates to customers and internal stakeholders

Analyze and report project performance, schedule status, and financial health using SAP and Qlik tools

Strong customer-facing communication skills, both verbal and written

Proven success managing multiple projects and priorities at the same time

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field

Experience in a project management role within an engineered-product or manufacturing environment

Comfort handling confidential information and navigating changing priorities

Project management coursework or certification

Experience with SAP, Power BI, and project tracking tools

Background in power systems, transformers, or industrial equipment

Our commitment to our people, community, and the environment shapes who we are and how we work. At Prolec, you’ll feel supported, included, and connected.

We invest in our people through comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, continuous coaching, and clear performance expectations - empowering everyone to achieve their highest potential.

We create an environment where employees can excel. From modern facilities and collaborative spaces to innovative technology and engaging company events, we provide the tools and atmosphere that enable high-quality work and seamless teamwork.

That’s why we support our employees and their families through programs that promote personal, financial, physical, and family wellness. Prolec is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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