Program Manager

States Manufacturing LLC • Dayton, MN

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About The Position

The Program Manager leads complex electrical power distribution projects from order entry through shipment, using industry expertise to manage customer relationships, cross-functional teams, project budgets, and margin improvements. The role develops and executes project plans and schedules, coordinates internal teams and third-party subcontractors, serves as the primary liaison for customer interactions, and ensures project deliverables meet technical, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.

The Program Manager also supports factory inspections and internal or customer-witnessed testing, manages project documentation, and coordinates final logistics and site-delivery requirements. Travel to supplier and customer sites is required at reasonable notice, with travel peaks exceeding 50% per month.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Business or Engineering, such as an MBA, MS, or equivalent.
• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Experience in engineered-to-order or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of UL, NEC, and industry standards.
• Experience coordinating factory acceptance tests (FATs), field testing, or commissioning activities.
• Experience focusing on a single customer account.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute project plans and schedules, identifying bottlenecks, accelerating timelines, and streamlining workflows through product start-up and turnover.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and design reviews and status meetings across Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Oversee third-party subcontractors as required; define component requirements, manage lead times, mitigate supply chain delays, and ensure external deliverables meet quality and schedule standards.
• Serve as the primary program liaison for customers, defining specifications, clarifying sales orders, providing updates, implementing feedback, and resolving critical issues.
• Own and report on project budgets and pursue initiatives to improve project margins and profitability.
• Drive and support factory inspections, quality checks, and internal or customer-witnessed testing to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Manage project documentation, including schedules, submittals, manuals, and technical data packages.
• Coordinate final logistics and site-delivery requirements.
• Travel to supplier and customer sites to support partnerships, in-person collaboration, and shared understanding of needs and priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior