Manager, Power Distribution Programs (MFG)

Crusoe•Tulsa, OK

55d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking a Manager of Power Distribution Programs to own the project management function for their Switchboards & Switchgear sector, encompassing low voltage, medium voltage, skid integration, and custom switchboard assemblies. This role is critical for managing portfolio delivery performance, margin, and developing the project management team. The Power Distribution sector is experiencing high-volume growth and pressure due to hyperscale demand for switchgear and PDC-mounted distribution, while also expanding into medium voltage. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting current commitments and building the management structure to support future growth. This is a working leadership role where the individual will manage project managers, oversee the portfolio, and handle sensitive customer programs, directly impacting the company's ability to energize compute from sustainable energy sources. The ideal candidate is an experienced people leader with a strong background in electrical equipment or comparable ETO manufacturing, a strategic mindset, and the operational discipline to manage rapid growth. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years managing projects within the electrical equipment, construction, engineering and/or manufacturing industry.
3+ years of direct leadership of project managers or technical professionals, with a track record of developing them.
Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment layouts, and to lead a team that challenges designs on buildability.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related fields.
Demonstrated ownership of a multi-program manufacturing portfolio with accountability for on-time delivery and margin.
Proven experience serving hyperscale, utility, or mission-critical customers with rigorous documentation and change requirements.
Strong command of manufacturing capacity planning and ERP-based production management.
Proficient with programs such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Monday.com or Primavera P6.
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
Experience with manufacturing ERP systems like SAP or Visual.
This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience scaling an electrical equipment manufacturing operation through significant volume growth.
Direct experience with UL 891, UL 1558, and ANSI C37.20 series equipment.
Experience introducing medium-voltage manufacturing capability into an existing facility.
Data Center Construction Experience.
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
Experience with Acumatica ERP system.

Responsibilities

Own the consolidated schedule across LV switchboard, MV switchgear, MV PDC, and skid integration programs.
Lead and develop a team of project managers, setting standards for schedule discipline, submittal management, change capture, cost accuracy, and customer communication.
Serve as senior escalation for Power Distribution customers, handling executive-level schedule impact, change negotiation, and recovery planning.
Partner with plant leadership on capacity and line loading across switchboard and switchgear assembly areas; drive resolution of throughput constraints.
Set margin and cost targets for each Power Distribution program at baseline, and own delivery against them through close-out.
Partner with Project Controls in monthly economics reviews to validate cost-to-complete positions, owning operational assumptions.
Govern submittal and drawing approval performance sector-wide, managing it as a tracked metric.
Partner with Supply Chain leadership on long-lead component strategy for breakers, bus, transformers, and MV components.
Support Sales and Estimating on pursuit strategy, lead time commitments, and manufacturability review before award.
Drive standardization of schedule templates, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), test documentation, and close-out packages across product lines.
Own the Power Distribution executive dashboard, including throughput, on-time delivery, backlog, and margin.
Represent Power Distribution in PMO governance, including stage gates and post-mortem reviews.
Perform logic checks, float analysis, critical path validation, and baseline change control on program schedules.