Director, Project Management- Transformers

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Director of Project Management to own the full order lifecycle from acknowledgment to delivery in a high-volume, custom manufacturing environment.

You will lead 4–6 Project Managers, build scalable PM workflows, and ensure on-time, accurate execution while maintaining proactive customer communication. The role requires strong leadership, ERP proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, production, and sales.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years managing a team of project managers or equivalent roles.
• Experience building or significantly improving PM processes and systems in production environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of 4–6 Project Managers across the full order execution cycle.
• Own the end‑to‑end process from order acknowledgment through customer delivery; ensure drawings are issued on schedule.
• Manage the drawing revision process and track customer redlines; ensure correct resubmission.
• Drive proactive and professional customer communication at every stage.
• Partner with production planning and shop floor leadership to align order schedules with capacity.
• Build and enforce standardized PM workflows, SOPs, and tools; ensure data integrity across ERP.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

ERP systems

Communication

Job description

Position Summary

Forgent Power Solutions is a leading manufacturer of dry-type and liquid-filled transformers serving commercial, industrial, and utility markets. We are seeking a Director of Project Management to own the full order lifecycle — from order acknowledgment through final delivery — for a high-volume, custom manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for managing a team of 4–6 Project Managers and building the systems and processes that ensure on‑time, accurate execution across every order.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of 4–6 Project Managers across the full order execution cycle
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, and build a culture of ownership and urgency
• Serve as the escalation point for complex, high‑stakes, or at‑risk orders

Order Execution

• Own the end‑to‑end process from order acknowledgment through customer delivery
• Ensure submittal drawings are issued accurately and on schedule
• Manage the drawing revision process — tracking customer redlines, ensuring internal review, and confirming correct resubmission
• Drive proactive, professional customer communication at every stage: acknowledgment, submittals, revision cycles, production milestones, and shipping

Manufacturing Coordination

• Partner closely with production planning and shop floor leadership to align order schedules with manufacturing capacity
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts before they impact commit dates
• Maintain real‑time visibility into order status and proactively surface risks to commercial and operations leadership

Systems & Process

• Build and enforce standardized PM workflows, SOPs, and tools that scale with order volume
• Identify gaps in current processes and lead improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes
• Ensure data integrity across ERP and project tracking systems

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management within industrial or manufacturing environments
• 3+ years managing a team of project managers or equivalent roles
• Demonstrated ability to build or significantly improve PM processes and systems in a production environment
• Strong communication skills — comfortable owning customer relationships at a professional level
• Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, production, and sales teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project tracking tools

Preferred

• Experience in transformer, switchgear, electrical equipment, or related engineered‑to‑order manufacturing
• Familiarity with submittal drawing workflows and engineering documentation processes
• Experience in a made‑to‑order or configure‑to‑order manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Periodic travel to manufacturing and operations facilities in California and Tijuana, Mexico

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.