Project Manager II- Customer Service Aftermarket Team

WEG Electric Corp; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Project Manager II for the Customer Service Aftermarket Team to lead multiple orders from inception to delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring on-time, within-budget results.

You will serve as the primary client liaison, establish milestones, manage scope and changes, and apply PM methodologies to drive project success in electrical and rotating equipment projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of total experience with project management in electrical or rotating equipment industries.
• Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 25-50% travel or project assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer liaison throughout order and project lifecycle for multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead handover with sales team, conduct kickoff meetings, and maintain comprehensive project plans.
• Establish clear milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria aligned with contractual requirements.
• Manage project scope, process change orders, and ensure proper approvals.
• Provide Technical Leadership to field personnel and apply PM methodologies for quality delivery.
• Drives operational excellence and timely revenue recognition.

Skills

Electrical systems

Power electronics

Variable Frequency Drives

Industrial controls

MS Office

SAP

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Contractual knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

SAP

MS Office

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Deliver Impactful Solutions as our Project Manager II - Customer Service Aftermarket Team

Join our team to lead transformative projects and complex custom orders that are shaping the future of energy, while implementing cutting-edge technology in medium and high-voltage motors and drive systems. As our Project Manager II, you'll independently manage multiple orders and projects from inception to successful delivery, applying your established project management expertise while continuing to develop advanced skills.

In this role, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for clients on your assigned projects, building and maintaining strategic relationships while ensuring exceptional project outcomes that advance both customer satisfaction and our company's market position. Your leadership will directly influence critical infrastructure development, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the energy landscape.

This mid-level position offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support—ideal for experienced project managers looking to expand their capabilities while working on significant projects that matter.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer liaison throughout order and project lifecycle for multiple concurrent projects
• Lead handover with sales team, conduct kickoff meetings, and maintain comprehensive project plans
• Establish clear milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria aligned with contractual requirements
• Manage project scope, process change orders, and ensure proper approvals.
• Provide Technical Leadership to field personal.
• Apply established project management methodologies to ensure consistent quality delivery
• Drives operational excellence

Resource & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with in-house manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams to meet delivery commitments
• Manage third-party vendors, consultants, and contractors (occasionally)
• Provide regular status updates to leadership, highlighting key risks and opportunities
• Conduct site visits with customers and vendors as needed
• Oversees safety and compliance requirements.
• Perform regular progress and financial reviews with increasing autonomy
• Ensure timely revenue recognition and milestone payment processing
• Safeguard the company's commercial and contractual interests
• Manage logistics coordination and shipping requirementsOther duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs

Knowledge & Skills

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of electrical industrial systems, power electronics, and rotating machines integration
• Prefer experience with PLCS, Variable Frequency Drives, and Industrial Control Systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards including NEMA, IEC, IEEE, OSHA, and NFPA certifications
• Experience managing construction and commissioning workflows, including site readiness, startup sequencing, and resource coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and SAP experience preferred
• Experience coordinating with third-party contractors, service partners, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Proficiency with digital tools used for project tracking, reporting, and documentation

Leadership & Communication

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities across customers, partners, and internal teams
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to create professional documentation independently
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and customer negotiation skills in technical project environments.

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks while recognizing opportunities
• Experience implementing process improvements for project efficiency
• Track record of delivering technical projects on time and within budget constraints

Experience/Education

• 5-10 years of total experience, with dedicated project management experience in the electrical or rotating equipment industries or capital projects
• Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• 25-50%

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG Electric Corp. is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually.

Founded in 1961, WEG Electric Corp. operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri and over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits package. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG Electric Corp. does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.