Senior Project Manager

Job Description

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

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We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

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If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

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Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

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Who We Are

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Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 6,000 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

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As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

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Join Our Team

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If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

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We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

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Senior Project Manager – Customer Projects & Contract Execution

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Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation (Georgia Transformer)

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Location: Rincon, Georgia

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Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site

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Travel: Pocatello, Idaho, and other company locations as needed

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Position Summary

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Virginia Transformer is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex, customer-driven projects at our Georgia Transformer manufacturing facility in Rincon, GA.

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This position requires an experienced project management professional with strong commercial judgment, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to coordinate all operational functions involved in delivering engineered products to customers.

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The Senior Project Manager will oversee projects from contract execution through manufacturing, testing, and final delivery, ensuring compliance with agreed contractual terms, technical specifications, project schedules, and customer commitments.

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The successful candidate will be a highly proactive, hands-on leader who takes ownership of project execution, maintains direct visibility into manufacturing progress, anticipates risks, and holds both internal teams and customers accountable for meeting their respective contractual obligations.

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Key Responsibilities

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Project Management & Execution

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• Lead and manage large, complex customer projects from order acceptance through final delivery and contractual closeout.

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• Oversee project schedules, milestones, technical specifications, contractual deliverables, and customer commitments.

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• Ensure projects remain on schedule and meet agreed quality, technical, and commercial requirements.

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• Identify potential delays, operational constraints, and project risks before they affect delivery commitments.

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• Develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve project deviations and maintain execution schedules.

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Cross-Functional Operations Leadership

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• Coordinate the full spectrum of operational functions, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Testing, Logistics, and Sales.

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• Ensure all departments remain aligned with customer requirements, project milestones, and contractual deliverables.

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• Work directly with plant leadership and functional managers to address production challenges, material shortages, technical issues, and delivery risks.

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• Establish accountability across internal teams and ensure issues are resolved promptly.

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• Maintain direct involvement in manufacturing activities to verify progress and ensure successful execution of customer orders.

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Customer & Executive-Level Management

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• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, including senior management and executive-level stakeholders.

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• Lead customer project reviews, progress discussions, contract-related negotiations, and issue resolution.

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• Manage complex customer relationships while maintaining clear expectations regarding project scope, contractual terms, and delivery obligations.

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• Communicate confidently and professionally with senior customer leadership regarding project status, risks, and corrective actions.

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• Represent Virginia Transformer in commercially sensitive discussions while protecting the company's interests.

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Commercial Contract Management

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• Develop a detailed understanding of customer contracts, including commercial terms, scope of supply, payment provisions, delivery obligations, and contractual terms and conditions.

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• Ensure customers adhere to agreed contractual scope, technical specifications, and commercial commitments.

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• Identify customer requests or deviations outside the signed contract and develop appropriate commercial responses.

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• Evaluate proposed scope changes, technical modifications, and schedule adjustments for their contractual and financial implications.

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• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to address deviations resulting from Virginia Transformer's deliverables and implement appropriate corrective actions.

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• Challenge customer requests that exceed agreed contractual obligations and support formal change-order negotiations when necessary.

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• Protect the company's contractual position while maintaining productive customer relationships.

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Manufacturing Progress & Delivery Monitoring

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• Maintain rigorous oversight of active customer orders, ensuring progress is consistent with established production schedules and contractual delivery dates.

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• Regularly visit manufacturing areas to physically verify project status, production milestones, and completion of customer deliverables.

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• Monitor engineering releases, material availability, manufacturing progress, testing, and shipment readiness.

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• Independently validate reported project progress and identify potential risks to delivery commitments.

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• Proactively address delays, discrepancies, and operational challenges before they escalate.

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• Ensure completed products meet agreed technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

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• Provide regular status updates and escalation reports to senior leadership.

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Required Qualifications

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• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with additional experience strongly preferred.

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• Previous experience at the Senior Project Manager, Project Management Manager, Program Manager, or comparable management level.

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• Demonstrated success managing large, complex projects involving multiple functional and operational disciplines.

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• Formal project management training and recognized project management certification, such as PMP or equivalent.

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• Experience coordinating end-to-end project execution across engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer delivery functions.

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• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, scope management, terms and conditions, change orders, and contractual obligations.

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• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging customer relationships and communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders.

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• Proven ability to identify and resolve project delays, contractual deviations, and operational challenges.

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• Strong organizational, negotiation, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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• Ability to independently monitor project execution, verify progress, and drive accountability across multiple departments.

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• Willingness to work directly with manufacturing teams and maintain a hands-on presence within plant operations.

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline. An engineering degree is preferred but not required.

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• Experience managing projects involving engineered products, industrial equipment, or technically complex manufacturing operations.

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• Background in engineered-to-order (ETO) or custom manufacturing environments.

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• Experience in power transformers, electrical equipment, capital equipment, heavy industrial equipment, or related industries.

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• Experience managing major customer contracts and complex commercial agreements.

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• Familiarity with production planning, manufacturing operations, quality requirements, and supply chain coordination.

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Key Leadership Attributes

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Executive Presence: Confidently manage relationships and complex discussions with senior customer leadership.

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Commercial Accountability: Understand, interpret, and enforce contractual terms while protecting company interests.

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Operational Ownership: Take full responsibility for monitoring projects across all operational functions.

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Proactive Execution: Anticipate challenges, physically verify progress, and address issues before they affect customer commitments.

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Customer Focus: Maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring compliance with agreed contractual obligations.

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Results Orientation: Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to schedule adherence, technical compliance, and successful delivery.

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Work Location & Travel

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This is a full-time, on-site position at our Georgia Transformer manufacturing facility in Rincon, Georgia, near Savannah.

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The position requires direct engagement with manufacturing operations and regular interaction with plant leadership, engineering teams, and customer representatives.

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Travel to our Pocatello, Idaho manufacturing facility and other locations will be required as business needs dictate.

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Why Join Virginia Transformer?

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Virginia Transformer is entering another significant phase of expansion, creating opportunities for experienced project leaders to make a meaningful impact across our U.S. manufacturing operations.

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This position offers the opportunity to manage high-value customer projects, collaborate directly with executive leadership, influence operational performance, and contribute to the continued growth of a leading North American power transformer manufacturer.

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Join Virginia Transformer and help power our next 3X growth cycle.