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Ops Project Manager
Industry: Power Distribution / Electrification / Critical Infrastructure Equipment
Segments: Data Centers, Utilities, Hyper-scalers
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Travel as Needed
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary Performance Bonus
About PDM
Join PDM, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the electrical power industry. We deliver mission-critical, utility-grade products across the sectors powering the modern world including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and other transmission-grade equipment. Our essential solutions support the backbone of data centers, hyper-scalers, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and the oil & gas infrastructure. With explosive growth in AI and demand for power, this is a career-defining opportunity to contribute in a growing market with long-term momentum.
Position Overview
We’re hiring a Operations Project Manager to bridge the gap between customers, factory operations, the channel sales team, and the estimating group. You’ll support the execution of complex electrical distribution projects for data centers, hyper-scalers, oil & gas, clean power, and industrial clients.
This is a customer-facing operations role where you’ll coordinate technical requirements, manage timelines, communicate progress and keep everyone aligned—from bid through delivery. Ideal for someone who thrives on clarity, communication, and fast-moving infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between customer stakeholders, factory teams, estimating, and channel sales.
- Manage technical execution from order through delivery.
- Track project changes, spec updates, and approval timelines.
- Support submittals, drawings, and BOM validation in collaboration with engineering .
- Travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites for coordination and quality checks.
What You Offer
- Project management experience in industrial/electrical/manufacturing environments
- Ability to read drawings, schedules, and technical submittals
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, MS Dynamics, ERP, CRM and project tracking tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead, take initiative, assess risk, problem solve and detail-oriented
- Willingness to travel (up to 30%)
Why Join Us:
- Competitive Base salary performance bonus
- Full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, parental leave)
- Be a key player in high-growth sectors, like data center infrastructure and energy transition
- Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong cross-functional support
- Shape the go-to-market strategy in your vertical and make an industry-wide impact
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus
- Five plus years project management experience
- Experience in the industrial power equipment or related industry
- Experience working with international teams is a plus
- Ability to work independently and remotely