Project Manager

EnerSys Delaware Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys Delaware Inc. (Precision Power Solutions) seeks a Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs across production and design, ensuring financial, delivery, and customer-satisfaction objectives are met.

The role emphasizes ITAR-restricted programs, strong stakeholder communication, and rigorous risk management, with boosts to team performance and project outcomes. Office-based in Columbia, SC, offering growth within a global energy solutions leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering, Program/Project Management, Government Contract Administration, or related field.
• Ability to plan, execute, monitor, and control programs to meet financial, delivery, schedule, and customer-satisfaction objectives.
• Experience with changes to scope, cost, schedule, resources, and program performance using PM processes.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and effective communication with executives and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to delivery, achieving financial and customer-satisfaction targets.
• Coordinate priorities, resources, and timelines across production and design teams.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to executives and stakeholders.
• Mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement in program execution.
• Document lessons learned and support business development activities.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Financial & schedule management

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

PMP certification

Job description

Precision Power Solutions (PPS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. PPS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team. Certain positions within Precision Power Solutions require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a "U.S. Person" under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

What We Offer:

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.

At PPS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.

If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact,

Job Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading projects with achieving financial, delivery, and customer satisfaction objectives across all phases of the project. This role will support both production and design and development projects with an emphasis on both short-term and long-term strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of demonstrated knowledge, education, and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering, Program/Project Management, Government Contract Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to plan, execute, monitor, and control programs to achieve financial, delivery, schedule, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Manage changes to scope, cost, schedule, resources, and program performance using established project management processes.
• Coordinate priorities and balance short-term execution requirements with long-term program and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and cultivate a collaborative, team-based culture through effective integrated product teams.
• Ability to clearly communicate program status, risks, issues, and recommendations to executives, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish effective working relationships with internal and external customers and balance competing priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex requirements, identify issues, facilitate resolution, and develop practical win-win solutions.
• Mediate conflicts and facilitate productive meetings and issue-resolution sessions.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate program risks.
• Prioritize competing demands, coordinate resources, maintain documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Document lessons learned, participate in performance reviews, and identify opportunities to improve program execution.
• Contribute to corporate business development activities and support strategic customer initiatives.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Experience supporting both production and design/development programs.
• Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, engineering, or government-contract environment.
• Experience managing programs involving multiple customers, stakeholders, or functional organizations.
• Experience with corporate program management processes, performance reviews, risk management, and lessons-learned activities.
• Experience supporting business development activities.
• Experience with production and quality metrics and performance reporting.
• Experience with earned value management and program financial performance.

Core Competencies:

• Program & Project Management Financial & Schedule Management Strategic Thinking Leadership & Team Building Communication & Presentation Stakeholder Management Problem Solving & Decision Making: Conflict Resolution & Facilitation Risk Management Organizational Skills Technical & Business Acumen Continuous Improvement Customer Focus Business Development Adaptability

General Job Requirements

This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.