Project Manager-Supplier Development & Systems

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 116,534 - 154,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings & ESOP

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Project Manager‑Supplier Development & Systems in Chicago with 4–5 years of PM experience, ideally in manufacturing. The role leads end-to-end projects in Global Sourcing, directing cross-functional teams and managing budgets, schedules, and risks to ensure successful delivery.

The position is hybrid (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Chicago, IL) and offers an annual base salary with eligibility for the company’s incentive plan. Bachelor’s degree required; PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of project management experience, preferably in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PM principles and successful delivery of complex projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project Professional and other PM tools.
• Ability to create detailed project plans, define scope, timelines and budgets at high level.
• Excellent customer service orientation and communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for global initiatives within Global Sourcing.
• Oversee pre-project activities: analysis, design, budget, resources and KPIs.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and overall project schedules.
• Forecast project costs and manage budgets.
• Assemble cross-functional teams and manage vendor/contractor coordination.
• Lead risk management, track status, and communicate updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Project Professional

Budgeting

Timeline planning

Communication

Lean Project Management

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field

PMP (preferred)

Tools

Wrike

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $116,534 - $154,413.38. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Hours

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

Join Our Team as a Project Manager‑Supplier Development & Systems

The Project Manager will lead end‑to‑end project management activities in support of key global projects within the Global Sourcing organization. Project Managers have the authority to direct multi‑disciplinary teams and the accountability for meeting/exceeding project objectives and organizational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Essential Functions

• Act as a subject matter expert for project management, advising others on best practices.
• Oversee pre‑project preparation, including the analysis, design, budget, communication and assess project design resource capabilities and needs.
• Facilitate project planning events to create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), develop overall project schedule and drive critical path activities.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify knowledge gaps and develop rapid learning cycle programs to close those gaps.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define budget, develop project financial justification and regularly forecast project costs.
• Create and maintain project plans and other documentation defining project objectives, scope, deliverables, resource allocation, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and quality gates for each project phase.
• Assemble project teams of subject matter experts and assign responsibilities and tasks, engaging third parties as needed when internal resources are unavailable or specialized knowledge is needed.
• Schedule, lead, and/or participate actively in project meetings, facilitating clear communication, taking detailed notes, and updating project plans/trackers to ensure efficient follow‑up and execution of actions to keep stakeholders accountable.
• Tailor predictive and adaptive project management approaches for best project fit.
• Facilitate risk identification events to drive risk response plans and lead risk management sessions throughout the project life cycle.
• Understand and mitigate against risks, ensuring that mitigation strategies and contingency plans address broader issues and provide all‑encompassing issues to large obstacles.
• Own the overall information flow of project information and decision points, communicating effectively with key team members and partners at key junctions of projects to facilitate smooth delivery.
• Leverage Lean Project Management methodologies.
• Holds project teams accountable and pushes back on contractors and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Mentor project team members in Lean Project Management methodologies and other best practices to drive effective and efficient project execution.
• Define project success metrics and track project status, budget, and delivery, advising of delays and revised delivery dates or costs as required.
• Lead the project team through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closure phases of the project.
• Measure project outcomes and analyze data to assess the project's impact on and delivery to the customer.
• Deliver status updates and reports to customers, project teams, leaders, and third parties at an agreed upon cadence, leveraging various communication methods to ensure customers feel heard and information flows effectively.
• Evaluate the success of projects against predefined objectives and customer expectations and collect feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience

Required

• Minimum of 4-5 years of project management experience, preferably in the industrial manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying project management principles to manage a large portfolio of complex projects to successful delivery.
• Sound technology proficiency, including experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project Professional.
• Leading project management skills including the ability to create detailed project plans, define scope, establish timelines/milestones, and manage project finances and budgets at the highest level.
• Excellent customer service orientation, ensuring satisfaction of high‑level customers and consistent communication throughout the most difficult projects.
• Sound time management and organizational skills, coordinating internal and external resources, creative problem‑solving when obstacles arise, prioritizing tasks, managing multiple deadlines and keeping others organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish professional relationships built on mutual trust and respect, foster a shared sense of purpose in project teams, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors and foster collaborative working relationships across a diverse team and cross‑functional project teams.
• Excellent communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff, and present influentially regarding project progress and risks.
• Business acumen, critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem‑solve difficult issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
• Financial acumen and numerical ability to manage project budgets and finances to maximum effectiveness.
• Skilled at navigating through ambiguity, leading project teams through change and building change management into project plans.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills to present project related updates, foster discussion regarding project plans and elicit contributions and discussion from stakeholders.
• Agile project management approach with an ability to help teams pivot approaches to meet project needs.

Preferred

• Experience within the new product development and in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Lean Project Management implementation and transformation.
• Experience with Wrike, Jira, Confluence, or similar project management systems.

Education

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Technology, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP).

No fixed deadline.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world. With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people‑first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent‑development programs and involved leadership. S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About the Team

Within the Power Systems Solutions departments, we bring S&C's customers' advanced reliability goals to life. From conducting in‑depth, systemwide analyses to overseeing complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects, we work closely with our customers to address their unique challenges and transform the grid together. Leveraging out industry knowledge and product expertise, we continue S&C's tradition of exceptional customer service through trusted engineering and field support.