Virginia Transformer Corp · 3 hours ago
Program Manager
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, known for its focus on delivering premium quality transformers. The Program Manager – Projects Team is responsible for leading and coordinating complex, cross-functional projects within the custom transformer manufacturing environment, ensuring projects meet customer requirements and business objectives.
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Hiring Manager
Kyle Vorst, SPHR
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end program execution for assigned transformer projects, from order handoff through delivery and closeout
Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Serve as the primary internal point of contact coordinating across engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and logistics
Lead regular project reviews and cross-functional meetings to track progress, resolve issues, and manage dependencies
Align internal teams on scope, timelines, resource requirements, and customer expectations
Escalate risks and constraints early with clear mitigation plans
Monitor project schedules, production timelines, and critical path activities
Track program-level costs, change orders, and scope adjustments in coordination with commercial and finance teams
Identify, assess, and manage program risks related to materials, capacity, engineering changes, and customer requirements
Partner with sales, project management, and customer-facing teams to support clear communication and expectation management
Support customer meetings, progress updates, and issue resolution as needed
Ensure customer requirements are clearly documented, communicated, and executed internally
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Projects team
Help define and standardize program management tools, templates, and best practices
Contribute to lessons learned and post-project reviews to improve future execution
Maintain accurate program status reporting, dashboards, and documentation
Track KPIs related to on-time delivery, execution quality, and program performance
Provide regular updates to project leadership and senior stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field
5–10+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs in manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order environments
Strong experience coordinating cross-functional teams in fast-paced operations
Proven ability to manage schedules, risks, and competing priorities
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience in power transformers, electrical equipment, heavy manufacturing, or custom-engineered products
PMP or other project/program management certification
Experience working across multiple plants or distributed manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning processes
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Prabhat Jain
Chief Executive Officer
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