What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Manager position at WEG Electric Corp?
About the role:
Lead Impactful Solutions as our Senior Project Manager
Join our team to spearhead transformative power generation and grid stability projects that are shaping the future of energy and cutting-edge technology in medium/high voltage motors and drives systems. As our Senior Project Manager, you'll lead complex, high-impact initiatives from inception to successful delivery.
In this role, you'll maintain and develop strategic client partnerships while ensuring exceptional project outcomes that advance both customer satisfaction and our company's market position. Your expertise will directly influence critical infrastructure development, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the energy landscape.
This senior position offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, client relationship management, and strategic business impactideal for experienced project managers looking to elevate their career while working on projects that matter.
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Execution
- Serve as primary customer liaison throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct handover with sales team, lead 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
Resource & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with and manage manufacturing partners, cross-functional teams, subcontractors, subconsultants, and vendors to meet delivery commitments
- Keep leadership informed of project status, risks, and opportunities
- Conduct site visits with customers and vendors as needed
Financial Oversight
- Perform regular progress and financial reviews
- Ensure timely revenue recognition and milestone payment processing
- Safeguard the company's commercial and contractual interests
- Manage logistics coordination and shipping requirements
- Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.
Knowledge & Skills:
Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of electrical industrial systems, power electronics, and rotating machines integration
- Proficiency with industry standards including NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and UL certifications
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and SAP experience strongly preferred
- PMP certification or equivalent project management methodology expertise
Leadership & Communication
- Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities across customers, partners, and internal teams
- Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to create professional documentation independently
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation expertise in technical project environments
Strategic Thinking
- Proven ability to identify and mitigate project risks while capitalizing on opportunities
- Experience optimizing project processes for efficiency and scalability
- Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver multiple complex technical projects simultaneously, consistently meeting schedule and budget requirements.
Experience/Education: (minimum education or equivalent in relevant experience)
- 10 years of total experience, 5 years of dedicated project management experience within the electrical or rotating equipment industries, or large capital projects.
- Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline preferred.
- PMP certification is desired.
About WEG Electric Corp.
WEG 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 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. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG 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.