Transformer Manufacturing Project Manager

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec GE Waukesha in Goldsboro, NC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex transformer manufacturing programs. You will be the primary customer liaison, manage multiple priorities, and ensure clear communication and on-time delivery while maintaining strong relationships.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional meetings, managing risks and change orders, and reporting progress and financial health using SAP and Power BI. A Bachelor's degree and PM experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field.
• Experience in a project management role within an engineered-product or manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
• Comfort handling confidential information and navigating changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer liaison, providing clear, timely updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead customer meetings with confidence, professionalism, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Build trust and credibility through transparent communication and strong follow-through.
• Represent the company positively during customer visits, inspections, testing, and plant tours.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and issues early and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve them.
• Navigate competing priorities and differing perspectives between customers, engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• Address customer concerns and contractual challenges calmly, factually, and constructively.
• Proactively manage change orders to mitigate financial and schedule risk.
• Manage multiple transformer projects simultaneously, each with unique technical and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and milestones across engineering, operations, logistics, suppliers, and service teams.
• Balance urgent issues with long-term planning while maintaining attention to detail.
• Execute projects in alignment with established project management processes and KPIs.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, internal alignment discussions, and closeout activities.
• Provide regular project status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and report project performance, schedule status, and financial health using SAP and Power BI.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-project management

Problem solving in ambiguous envs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/operations/business

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Project tracking tools

Job description

Prolec GE Waukesha in Goldsboro, NC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex transformer manufacturing programs. You will be the primary customer liaison, manage multiple priorities, and ensure clear communication and on-time delivery while maintaining strong relationships.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional meetings, managing risks and change orders, and reporting progress and financial health using SAP and Power BI. A Bachelor's degree and PM experience are preferred.