Program Manager

Edison Smart®; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership of high-impact programmes

Job summary

Edison Smart® in Columbus, OH, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex engineered-to-order projects from order intake through final delivery. You will own high-value programmes, coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and top-quality results.

The role is customer-facing, with responsibilities across schedules, budgets, documentation, FAT, and site testing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in programme or project management within electrical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Experience within engineered-to-order manufacturing.
• Knowledge of UL, NEC and other industry standards.
• Experience coordinating FAT, commissioning or field testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from order entry through shipment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the programme.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Quality and Sales.
• Drive project schedules, budgets and margin improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors to meet delivery milestones.
• Oversee project documentation, technical submittals, inspections and customer witness testing.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and coordinate final delivery activities.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites as required (travel can exceed 50% during peak periods).

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business

PMP certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Manager – Electrical Power Distribution

Location: Columbus, OH

We're partnering with a leading manufacturer of electrical power distribution solutions to recruit an experienced Program Manager to lead complex engineered-to-order projects from order intake through to final delivery.

This is a customer-facing role where you'll take ownership of high-value programmes, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

• Manage the full project lifecycle from order entry through shipment.


• Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the programme.


• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Quality and Sales.


• Drive project schedules, budgets and margin improvement initiatives.


• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors to meet delivery milestones.


• Oversee project documentation, technical submittals, inspections and customer witness testing.


• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and coordinate final delivery activities.


• Travel to customer and supplier sites as required (travel can exceed 50% during peak periods).

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience in programme or project management within an electrical manufacturing environment.


• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment.


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline.


• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.


• PMP certification or formal project management training.


• Experience within an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of UL, NEC and other relevant industry standards.


• Experience coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning or field testing.


• MBA or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer delivering critical electrical infrastructure projects, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and the chance to lead high-impact programmes from concept through delivery.