Project Management Supervisor

WEG Electric Corp•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$85,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Management Supervisor leads the Project Management team responsible for delivering engineered-to-order power generation and industrial drivetrain solutions, including induction and synchronous motors and generators, steam and wind turbines, and gearboxes. The supervisor develops and manages project managers who oversee orders from contract award through engineering, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and final acceptance. The role serves as an escalation point for demanding customers and projects and partners with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and WEG manufacturing units worldwide to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to expected quality standards. The position oversees portfolio execution, contract and technical requirements, project schedules, deliverables, risk management, customer escalations, testing, and coordination with other manufacturing units. It also monitors financial and commercial performance, including margins, costs, change orders, invoicing, collections, and contractual exposure. The supervisor establishes department KPIs, improves project management processes, strengthens cross-functional communication, manages customer feedback and lessons learned, and participates in business improvement projects. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally is required for customer, vendor, and WEG unit visits.

Requirements

10 or more years of total experience.
Ability to prioritize across a multi-project portfolio and make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
Experience with process flow mapping, quality tools, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and VSM.
Track record of delivering complex engineered-to-order projects on time and within budget.
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally for customer, vendor, and WEG unit visits.
Ability to routinely move throughout office and manufacturing facilities, lift up to 25 pounds, and ascend and descend stairs daily.
Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of dedicated project management experience in rotating equipment, power generation, or heavy industrial equipment industries.
2 or more years of experience leading or supervising people, either direct reports or project teams.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
PMP certification.
Knowledge of accounting and project finance.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, including performance management, training, and coaching.
Interview, hire, onboard, assign, and direct team members; plan workloads and adjust assignments as business needs change.
Set team goals, conduct performance reviews, and address employee concerns and problems.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, ownership, and customer focus.
Oversee the project portfolio from sales handover through final acceptance for motors, generators, steam turbines, wind turbines, and gearboxes.
Ensure contract requirements, technical specifications, and terms and conditions are reflected in project plans, schedules, and ERP entries.
Review project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, and support recovery plans for projects at risk.
Ensure project risks, mitigation plans, and contingencies are identified and tracked.
Serve as an escalation point for customers, Sales, and internal departments on critical issues, scope changes, delays, and claims.
Support factory acceptance tests, customer witness tests, and inspections; participate in key customer meetings and site visits as needed.
Coordinate with other WEG manufacturing units to align schedules, quality, and documentation.
Monitor project financial performance, including margins, costs, change orders, and exposure to liquidated damages.
Ensure timely progress and milestone invoicing and support collections to protect cash flow.
Protect the company's commercial and contractual interests, including reviewing and approving change orders and back charges.
Report portfolio status, backlog, risks, and opportunities to management regularly.
Define, monitor, and report department KPIs, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, invoicing, response time, and customer satisfaction.
Standardize project management processes, tools, and templates and identify non-value-added activities.
Build relationships across Sales, Application Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to improve communication and handoffs.
Manage customer feedback and surveys and drive corrective actions and lessons learned.
Participate in special projects focused on department and business improvements.
Perform other duties assigned by management to meet business needs.