Senior Program Manager - Electrical Distribution

PTS Advance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance in Columbus, OH seeks a Program Manager (Electrical Distribution) to lead complex projects from order entry through final delivery. This on-site, direct-hire role requires 10+ years in the field and strong knowledge of electrical distribution equipment. Expect 25% local travel as projects move from design to delivery.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and serve as the customer liaison, ensuring schedule adherence and quality across all stages.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience managing projects in engineered-to-order or manufacturing environments.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from order entry through product startup, turnover, and final delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans and schedules, identify bottlenecks and opportunities to improve execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality, including design reviews and status meetings.
• Serve as the primary program liaison for customers, managing specs, orders, updates, feedback, and issue resolution.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors, including component requirements, lead times, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Own project budgets and financial reporting, identifying opportunities to improve margins and profitability.
• Coordinate factory inspections, quality activities, FATs, and customer-witnessed testing.
• Manage project documentation, including schedules, submittals, manuals, and data packs.
• Coordinate final logistics and site-delivery requirements.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed, with periods of 50%+ travel per month.

Skills

Project management

Electrical power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

PTS Advance in Columbus, OH seeks a Program Manager (Electrical Distribution) to lead complex projects from order entry through final delivery. This on-site, direct-hire role requires 10+ years in the field and strong knowledge of electrical distribution equipment. Expect 25% local travel as projects move from design to delivery.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and serve as the customer liaison, ensuring schedule adherence and quality across all stages.