VP of Protection and Controls - Power Management

Integrated Power Services•Greenville, SC

30d

About The Position

Are you a bright and ambitious student eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment? IPS is offering internships and co-op positions for motivated individuals ready to unleash their potential. Work alongside seasoned professionals on impactful projects, developing your skills and expanding your knowledge. We seek driven, curious candidates ready to learn and grow in a supportive workplace. If you're ready to make a difference and gain invaluable experience, apply now and take the first step toward a bright future with IPS! Unleash your potential with IPS. Responsibilities & Expectations: Strategic Leadership & Financial Performance Own full P&L responsibility across multiple U.S. service centers, aligning sales, operations, engineering, and customer service functions to deliver consistent top-line growth and margin expansion. Develop and execute multi-year strategic growth plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) that increase revenue and EBITDA performance year-over-year, positioning the business for scalable expansion and long-term valuation. Monitor and manage financial dashboards tracking growth metrics, backlog conversion, and cash flow, ensuring proactive course correction and consistent achievement of financial targets. Lead integration of new acquisitions in parallel with organic growth initiatives, ensuring seamless operational and cultural alignment. Operational Excellence Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement (CIPS) practices to standardize operations, improve cost structure, and unlock efficiencies that reduce SG&A while increasing organizational effectiveness. Optimize resource allocation across the service center network to maximize efficiency and profitability. Analyze financial and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and implement best practices that enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction. Engage cross-functional technical resources to ensure delivery of quality products and services consistent with Protection & Controls Group standards. Team Development & Organizational Leadership Lead, develop, and inspire a team of 200+ employees nationwide, serving as a servant leader who models the values and behaviors expected at every level of the organization. Implement succession planning and leadership pipeline programs that strengthen organizational bench depth and mitigate key-person risk. Recruit, develop, and retain top talent with a focus on building engagement, driving accountability, and creating clear pathways for career growth. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture with well-defined objectives and shared ownership of results. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization — from executive leadership and field personnel to customers and external stakeholders.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a multi-site industrial services, electrical, or power/controls environment, with demonstrated P&L ownership.
Proven track record of driving revenue growth, EBITDA improvement, and operational transformation at scale.
Deep expertise in Protection & Controls, power distribution, or related technical disciplines strongly preferred.
Experience leading large, geographically distributed teams (150+ employees) with demonstrated success in talent development and succession planning.
Proficiency in Lean, continuous improvement methodologies, and operating system deployment (e.g., CIPS or equivalent).
Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy.
Excellent communication, executive presence, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Own full P&L responsibility across multiple U.S. service centers, aligning sales, operations, engineering, and customer service functions to deliver consistent top-line growth and margin expansion.
Develop and execute multi-year strategic growth plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) that increase revenue and EBITDA performance year-over-year, positioning the business for scalable expansion and long-term valuation.
Monitor and manage financial dashboards tracking growth metrics, backlog conversion, and cash flow, ensuring proactive course correction and consistent achievement of financial targets.
Lead integration of new acquisitions in parallel with organic growth initiatives, ensuring seamless operational and cultural alignment.
Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement (CIPS) practices to standardize operations, improve cost structure, and unlock efficiencies that reduce SG&A while increasing organizational effectiveness.
Optimize resource allocation across the service center network to maximize efficiency and profitability.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and implement best practices that enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Engage cross-functional technical resources to ensure delivery of quality products and services consistent with Protection & Controls Group standards.
Lead, develop, and inspire a team of 200+ employees nationwide, serving as a servant leader who models the values and behaviors expected at every level of the organization.
Implement succession planning and leadership pipeline programs that strengthen organizational bench depth and mitigate key-person risk.
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent with a focus on building engagement, driving accountability, and creating clear pathways for career growth.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture with well-defined objectives and shared ownership of results.
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization — from executive leadership and field personnel to customers and external stakeholders.