Project Manager - Power Division - Rhome, TX

Core Transformers•Seneca, SC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager for CORE Transformers’ Power Division leads electrical transformer projects through the customer delivery lifecycle, from pre-sales and order handoff through manufacturing, testing, delivery, start-up, and closeout. The role is a primary customer-facing contact and coordinates with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Finance to deliver projects on schedule, within scope and budget, and in compliance with technical and quality requirements. The position owns project execution, customer communications, project financial performance, and portfolio reporting. It develops consistent project plans and communication practices, manages submittals and revisions, identifies and mitigates risks, and supports continuous improvement. The role is initially hybrid for the first few months; after completion of the new facility, it will be based in-office at CORE Transformers’ Rhome, Texas facility. Travel is required as needed, including occasional job-site visits, presentations, testing, factory visits, and customer engagement, with travel stated as less than 10%. CORE Transformers does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project, program, or operations leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, electrical products, or another engineered-to-order environment.
Proven success in project delivery, process standardization, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
Strong understanding of ERP/CRM workflows, supply chain fundamentals, and manufacturing and fulfillment processes.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-unit, multi-month delivery programs with strict deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and taking a hands-on approach while driving strategy.
Willingness to travel as required; travel is stated as less than 10%.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or an MBA.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end project execution from order entry and submittals through customer delivery and start-up, maintaining schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
Develop standardized project plans, playbooks, and communication cadences for projects of different scales.
Own project submittals, manufacturing drawings, and revision management.
Ensure risk identification and mitigation processes are consistently applied across projects.
Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Service to ensure effective handoffs and execution.
Implement forecasting and reporting for project timelines, fulfillment readiness, and delivery performance.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce delays, and improve operational predictability.
Participate in job-site visits, presentations, testing, factory visits, and customer engagement as required.
Provide organized, high-quality project updates, milestone reviews, and issue escalation communications.
Serve as executive sponsor for major accounts during active delivery, aligning customer expectations with execution realities.
Partner with Sales and Business Development to ensure sales commitments are operationally feasible and aligned with delivery capabilities.
Act as a subject matter expert during submittal reviews, change orders, and technical considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
Own post-sale project margin accountability, including scope management, change-order procedures, and cost tracking.
Manage project cash flow, profitability, resource demand, and delivery throughput.
Provide executive-level reporting on project portfolio health, risks, and performance trends.