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Operations Project Manager
Power Distribution / Electrification / Critical Infrastructure Equipment • Remote (U.S.) • Travel up to 25% • Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus
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ABOUT PDM
PDM is one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the electrical power industry. PDM delivers mission-critical, utility-grade products across industry sectors powering the modern world, including HV/MV/LV transformers, circuit breakers, gas-insulated switchgear, and other transmission-grade equipment to a global portfolio of customers. PDM's essential solutions support the backbone of data centers, AI hyperscalers, utilities infrastructure, power generation, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and oil & gas infrastructure. With explosive growth in AI and demand for power, this is a career-defining opportunity to contribute to a growing global market with long-term momentum.
POSITION OVERVIEW
PDM is hiring an Operations Project Manager to bridge the gap between customers, commissioning teams, design engineers, factory operations, and field service partners. In this role, you will support the sales team to facilitate customer solutions and lead the execution of complex electrical distribution projects for data centers, hyperscalers, oil & gas, clean power, and other industrial clients.
This is a customer-facing operations role where you will execute timelines, track and communicate progress using project management methodologies, identify and mitigate risks, coordinate startup and after-sales services, manage project budgets, and maintain project stakeholder alignment throughout the equipment lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who is process driven and thrives on clarity, communication, and fast-moving infrastructure environments.
KEY 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.
WHAT YOU OFFER
● 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%).
QUALIFICATIONS
● 5+ years of project management experience.
● Ability to work independently and remotely.
● 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.
WHY JOIN US
● Compensation:
● Competitive base salary + performance bonus.
● Benefits:
● Full benefits package — Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and parental leave.
● Be a key player in high-growth sectors like data center infrastructure and energy transition.
● Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong cross-functional support.
● Shape the go-to-market strategy in your vertical and make an industry-wide impact.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schedules, and technical submittals
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, MS Dynamics, ERP, CRM, or equivalent project tracking tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented self-starter with ability to lead, assess risks, problem solve, and drive continuous improvement
- Willingness to periodically work outside standard work hours for global coordination
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%)
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
- Experience in HV/MV electrical, industrial power equipment, or related industries
- Experience working with international teams
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma)
- Bilingual (Mandarin) written and verbal abilities
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