Project Manager – PSS

S&C Electric Company

. Lead ongoing improvement engineering tasks and capital improvement projects assigned by the Manager-Process Engineering .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,534 - $154,413 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the electric power industry, including the ability to create detailed project plans, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams. Strong customer service orientation and excellent communication skills are essential for ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction.

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Project Management Professional Certification5+ Years Project Management ExperienceExperience in Electric Power IndustryAbility to Manage Project Budgets and FinancesExperience Using Project Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementRisk MitigationData AnalysisChange ManagementMedium/High-Voltage Equipment ExperienceFactory Acceptance TestingField CommissioningPreventative MaintenanceRetrofit Projects

Soft Skills

Customer Service OrientationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectAsanaMicrosoft Office SuiteOracle

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional CertificationMPM

Industry Keywords

Electric Power IndustryUtility-Scale Electrical EquipmentElectrical Equipment ManufacturerMedium-Voltage Data Center EquipmentCustomer-Facing Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead ongoing improvement engineering tasks and capital improvement projects assigned by the Manager-Process Engineering
Work with Operations, Quality, Facilities, and Maintenance to identify, measure, analyze, improve, and control feeder plant operations
Initiate projects from contracts, proposals, and cost budgets
Assist with order setup and document projects in systems of record
Assemble project teams and assign responsibilities
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure work follows project plans, contracts, and company requirements
Create and maintain project plans defining scope, deliverables, roles, responsibilities, budgets, and quality gates
Create and maintain detailed project schedules
Deliver stakeholder status updates using appropriate communication methods
Schedule, lead, and participate in project meetings
Facilitate communication, document meeting notes, update project plans, and follow up on actions
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
Evaluate project success against objectives and customer expectations
Lead stakeholders through change management
Monitor and control project financials
Report regularly to leadership and prepare financial forecasts
Collect and document stakeholder feedback
Facilitate process improvements
Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
Develop and maintain customer relationships
Identify and cultivate new project opportunities
Assist proposal development with scope, budget, and schedule definition
Manage multiple concurrent projects independently
Plan and execute large-scale Power System Solutions service projects, including consulting and analytical studies, factory acceptance testing, protection and automation system design and deployment, field commissioning, preventative maintenance, and retrofit projects
Collaborate with sales, customers, engineers, production operations, and field teams
Ensure overall project success and an industry-leading customer experience
Comply with applicable company policies and rules

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree in project management or engineering
5+ years of project management experience in a customer-facing role within the electric power industry
Project Management Professional Certification or MPM
Required to travel up to 40%, including overnight and international travel from time to time
Willingness to work extended hours when necessary
Experience managing a large portfolio of complex projects to successful delivery
Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or similar systems
Ability to create detailed project plans, define scope, establish timelines and milestones, and manage project finances and budgets
Customer service orientation
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate internal and external resources and manage multiple deadlines
Interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills
Business acumen, critical thinking, analytical, and data-analysis skills
Financial acumen to manage project budgets and finances
Presentation and facilitation skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Project
Prior experience with Oracle preferred
Experience in the electric power industry
Experience planning and executing customer-facing projects involving medium/high-voltage utility-scale electrical equipment and services
Prior experience working for an electrical equipment manufacturer preferred
Prior experience with medium-voltage data center equipment application, installation, testing, and commissioning preferred
Ability to complete and maintain required training and certifications
Ability to work in Chicago, Illinois, in an on-site office environment within a manufacturing facility, with occasional project work at utility, commercial, industrial, and government facilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical & Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
Family Forming Benefits, including Adoption and Fertility support
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings
Annual incentive plan (AIP)