Power Distribution Program Lead - End-to-End Delivery

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.

Dayton (MN)

On-site

USD 157,000 - 174,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance: $100 individual / $%

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead electrical power distribution programs from initiation through shipment. You will own schedules, budgets, and cross-functional coordination with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality to drive on-time delivery.

The role requires at least 10 years of relevant experience, a engineering degree, and experience with ERP systems. You will manage vendors, ensure QA, and maintain strong customer relationships while optimizing

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or related technical field.
Knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment required.
Experience using ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to pass background and drug screening.
Strong teamwork, problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Program Leadership: Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive project plans and schedules, proactively identifying bottlenecks, accelerating timelines, and streamlining workflows through product start up and turn over.
Cross-Functional & Team Leadership: Champion, direct, and lead multidisciplinary project teams; lead high-impact design reviews and status meetings to drive alignment across Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality, ensuring clear ownership of technical details and seamless project execution.
Third-Party & Vendor Management: Oversee third-party subcontractors as required; define component requirements, manage lead times, mitigate supply chain delays, and ensure external deliverables meet strict quality and schedule standards.
Customer Relationship & Technical Management: Serve as the primary, Program liaison for customer interactions—from defining specifications and clarifying sales orders to delivering regular updates, implementing feedback, and resolving critical issues.
Financial & Margin Optimization: Own and report on project budgets, identify and executing strategic initiatives to improve project margins and profitability over time.
Testing, Inspection, & Quality Assurance: Drive and support factory inspections, quality checks, and both internal and customer-witnessed testing to guarantee compliance with project specifications.
Document Control & Delivery Coordination: Manage all critical project documentation—including schedules, submittals, manuals, and technical data packages—while coordinating final logistics and site-delivery requirements.