Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Flex HR is conducting a search for PDM, a rapidly growing manufacturer in the electrical power industry. They are seeking an Operations Project Manager to facilitate customer solutions and lead complex electrical distribution projects across various sectors including data centers and clean power.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between customer stakeholders, internal PDM stakeholders, factory teams, logistics teams, and field service partners
- Track project schedules, KPIs, changes, risks, budgets, and approval timelines
- Lead project kickoff and stakeholder governance meetings
- Manage the execution of technical efforts in the field
- Provide technical support for internal teams, service partners, and customer inquiries in collaboration with factory and engineering teams
- Support technical design reviews and submittal packages, transportation logistics, service and spare parts proposals, field documentation, and equipment lifecycle management in collaboration with factory and engineering teams
- Support sales activities to validate customer solutions and generate business growth through operational excellence
- Travel to domestic and international manufacturing and customer sites as needed for project coordination and quality assurance
- Promote workplace safety and employee wellbeing
Skills
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Project management experience; electrical, industrial, or field service environments preferred
- Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schedules, and technical submittals
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, MS Dynamics, ERP, CRM, and/or equivalent project tracking tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual (Mandarin) is a plus
- Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead, take initiative, assess risks, problem solve, manage process, and strive for continuous improvement
- Willingness to periodically work outside of standard work hours for global coordination efforts
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, etc.), Construction Management, Business, or a related field is preferred; MBA is a plus
- Experience working in HV/MV electrical, industrial power equipment, or related industries is preferred
- Experience working with international teams is preferred
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) is preferred
- Bilingual (Mandarin) written and verbal abilities are a plus
Benefits
- Full benefits package — Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and parental leave
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