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WEG Electric Corp

Project Manager

WEG Electric Corp, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55806

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Join our team to lead transformative projects and complex custom orders that are shaping the future of energy, while implementing cutting‑edge technology in medium and high‑voltage motors and drive systems.

In this role, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for clients on your assigned projects, building and maintaining strategic relationships while ensuring exceptional project outcomes that advance both customer satisfaction and our company's market position. Your leadership will directly influence critical infrastructure development, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the energy landscape.

This mid‑level position offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support—ideal for experienced project managers looking to expand their capabilities while working on significant projects that matter.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as primary customer liaison throughout order and project lifecycle for multiple concurrent projects

Lead handover with sales team, conduct kickoff meetings, and maintain comprehensive project plans

Establish clear milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria aligned with contractual requirements; manage project scope, process change orders, and ensure proper approvals

Apply established project management methodologies to ensure consistent quality delivery

Resource & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with in‑house manufacturing sites and cross‑functional teams to meet delivery commitments

Manage third‑party vendors, consultants, and contractors (occasionally)

Provide regular status updates to leadership, highlighting key risks and opportunities

Conduct site visits with customers and vendors as needed

Perform regular progress and financial reviews with increasing autonomy

Ensure timely revenue recognition and milestone payment processing

Safeguard the company's commercial and contractual interests

Manage logistics coordination and shipping requirements

Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs

Knowledge & Skills Technical Expertise

Knowledge of electrical industrial systems, power electronics, and rotating machines

Knowledge of industry standards including NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and UL certifications

Advanced Microsoft Office skills and SAP experience preferred

Leadership & Communication

Strong stakeholder management capabilities across customers, partners, and internal teams

Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to create professional documentation independently

Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills in technical project environments

Strategic Thinking

Ability to identify and mitigate project risks while recognizing opportunities

Experience implementing process improvements for project efficiency

Track record of delivering technical projects on time and within budget constraints

Experience and Education

3-10 years of total experience, with dedicated project management experience in the electrical or rotating equipment industries or capital projects

Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline preferred

PMP certification preferred

About WEG Electric Corp. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. You must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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