Technical Project Manager

ID 2026-7117
Category
Project Management
Position Type
Full-Time

Overview

About ERMCO 

 

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America. 

 

With our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future. 

 

Job Summary

 

The Technical Project Manager to lead multiple engineering and manufacturing projects that support business growth and innovation. This role will collaborate across teams to manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables while ensuring successful execution and high-quality results.

 

This role is remote within the following states: AZ, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, NC, NE, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WY. Candidates may reside in or relocate to any of these states. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate project objectives aligned with strategic business goals, customer needs, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Lead and motivate project teams by establishing clear objectives & milestones, goals, priorities, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate business & project requirements: gathering documentation, approvals, and translation of requirements into actionable project tasks.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, resources, capacity, scope, budgets, costs, and timelines in partnership with functional project managers and stakeholders.
  • Perform stakeholder analysis and engagement planning to align cross-functional teams, manage expectations, and support effective project execution.
  • Facilitate workshops, steering committee reviews, and recurring project meetings to drive clarity, accountability, decisions, and progress toward project milestones.
  • Manage project change control processes to maintain alignment across scope, schedule, budget, resources, and approved changes.
  • Drive projects to completion on schedule and within budget, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and implementing alternative solutions as needed.
  • Track project performance and KPIs, providing stakeholders with concise updates on status, metrics, variances, risks, issues, and corrective actions.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency by streamlining processes, systems, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate project-related RFP activities with third parties and internal IT procurement; maintain strong service-provider relationships and review payment requests and change orders.
  • Support the Project Management community through coaching, capability development, collaboration, and sharing of best practices across the organization.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service by anticipating needs, resolving concerns quickly, and meeting or exceeding expectations.
  • Comply with company security policies and procedures and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
  • 5 - 8 years of progressively responsible experience actively leading projects of medium size and/or scope with complex matrixed teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification or equivalent is highly preferred.
  • Acquired knowledge and experience in manufacturing operations. Product design and manufacturing execution systems experience a plus.
  • Experience working with project management software, such as Microsoft Office Suite including Teams and Planner.
  • Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority to complete work in a timely manner.
  • Advanced soft skills including experience working with diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Must be self-motivated, creative, and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical challenges.
  • Must be collaborative in driving decisions and able to deal with all levels of management and stakeholders.
  • Highly adaptable to constantly changing technology and environments.
  • Highly organized with acute attention to detail.

Let’s Build the Future Together 

 

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration. 

 

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career! 

Job Locations

US
US-WI-Bristol
US-GA-Athens
US-TN-Greeneville

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