Program Manager

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance (family deductible)

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation in Minnesota seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead electrical power distribution projects from order entry through shipment. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage high-value customer relationships, and drive project margins while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in a technical PM role, a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, ERP experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive project plans and schedules; identify bottlenecks and accelerate timelines.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and drive alignment across Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Oversee third-party subcontractors; define component requirements and manage lead times.
• Serve as primary program liaison with customers; define specs and deliver updates.
• Own project budgets and drive margin improvements.
• Drive factory inspections, quality checks, and testing to ensure specs.
• Manage all project documentation and coordinate final logistics and site delivery.

Skills

Project management

Technical aptitude

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Organization

Attention to detail

Decision making

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Program Manager | Electrical Power Distribution - Results-driven Program Manager with deep industry expertise in electrical power distribution, specializing in executing complex projects from order entry through shipment. Proven track record of managing high-value customer relationships, leading cross-functional internal teams, and managing tight project budgets while aggressively driving margin improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Qualifications & Professional Experience

• 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.

Travel:

• Ability to travel to supplier and customer sites at reasonable notice to support strong partnerships, in-person collaboration, and a shared understanding of needs and priorities.
• Available to travel with peaks >50% per month

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Business or Engineering (e.g., MBA, MS, or equivalent)
• PMP certification or formal project management training
• Experience with engineered-to-order or manufacturing environments
• Understanding of UL, NEC, and industry standards
• Experience coordinating FATs, field testing, or commissioning activities
• Experience focusing on single customer account

Skills and Competencies:

• Project Management & Coordination
• Technical Aptitude (Electrical Power Distribution)
• Communication & Customer Interaction
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Organization & Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Decision-Making & Prioritization
• Documentation & Reporting Accuracy
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Benefits:

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD