Title: Senior Operations Project Manager
Industry: Power Distribution / Electrification / Critical Infrastructure Equipment
Segments: Data Centers, Hyperscalers, Utilities, Power Generation
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Travel as Needed (up to 25%)
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus
Reporting Manager: Director, Project Management
About Power & Data Management (PDM)
Power & Data Management (PDM) is a critical power infrastructure company helping customers bring capacity online faster across hyperscale data centers, utilities, renewable energy, EPCs, manufacturing, and other mission-critical markets. Through engineering expertise, strategic manufacturing partnerships, and disciplined project execution, PDM delivers utility-grade transformers, circuit breakers, gas-insulated switchgear, solid-state transformers, and other power infrastructure solutions that enable reliable, scalable growth.
At PDM, we believe speed and quality should never be a tradeoff. Our team combines deep engineering expertise with a relentless focus on execution to help customers reduce project risk and accelerate energization. From concept through commissioning, we partner with customers every step of the way to deliver the critical infrastructure that powers what’s next.
This is an exciting time to join PDM. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the critical power infrastructure industry, we’re building a high-performing team driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to solving some of the industry’s most complex power challenges. If you’re looking for the opportunity to make an impact, help shape the future of a growing organization, and work alongside talented people who are passionate about what they do, we’d love to hear from you.
Built for Speed. Powered by Innovation. Engineered for Certainty.
Position Overview
We are hiring a Senior Operations Project Manager to bridge the gap between customers, commissioning teams, design engineers, factory operations, and field service partners. As the Senior Operations Project Manager, you will support the sales team facilitate customer solutions and lead the execution of complex electrical distribution projects for data centers, hyper-scalers, 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. Ideal for someone who is process driven and thrives on clarity, communication, and fast-moving infrastructure environment
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 technical inquiries in collaboration with the 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 the 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.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of project management experience in electrical industry
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Ability to lead cross functional teams
- Bachelor degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, etc.), Construction Management, Business, or 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 working with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) is preferred
- Bilingual (Mandarin) written and verbal abilities are a plus
What You Offer
- End-to-end project management leadership in electrical industry
- 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%)
Why Join Us
- Competitive base salary + performance bonus
- Full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
At PDM, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas drive innovation. PDM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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