Design Engineering Project Manager

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 commitments 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 Design Engineering Project Manager will plan, establish, and manage product design projects within the Design Engineering group with key stakeholders consisting of Strategy Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing. An engineering background will be essential to success, and the leader will need to work with multiple functional areas including non-technical teams. This person will lead project teams for projects of all sizes and complexities, making sure that the project is delivered on time, while maintaining a high level of quality throughout its successful execution. Responsibilities Communicate project objectives which address the overall strategic business goals of the organization, sponsor, and portfolio. Provide guidance and motivation to project teams and successfully align the team to the customer needs by establishing milestones, goals, and objectives based on input from all functional areas and key stakeholders. Coordinate business requirements gathering, documentation and stakeholder approval. Convert requirements into tasks and determine task priorities for individual team members and the project. Review project schedules with functional project managers to identify and coordinate resources necessary to meet project requirements, as defined by the project scope. Ensure project scope deliverables and costs are agreed upon by the stakeholders. Balance the cost, schedule, and time frames against the project requirements. Proactively drive tasks to completion in accordance with the project schedule to ensure work is on-track and on-budget to meet or exceed expectations. Define and manage resource capacity and time tracking. Recognize potential problem areas to identify and implement alternative solutions. Serve as escalation point to define and mitigate overall project risk through conflict and issue resolution with the project team and stakeholders. Manage the project change control processes to ensure alignment of scope, schedules, budgets, and resources based on approved changes. Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on project performance status,…