Project Manager-Supplier Development & Systems
 S&C Electric Company | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 6601 North Ridge Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Oct 30, 2025 | |
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As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner Hours
Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $103,400 - $136,952. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. Join Our Team as a Project Manager-Supplier Development & Systems! Are you interested in Global Sourcing? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Global Sourcing and Strategic Supplier Management function. As a Project Manager, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Project Manager will lead end-to-end project management activities in support of key global projects within the Global Sourcing organization. Project Managers have the authority to direct multi-disciplinary teams and the accountability for meeting/exceeding project objectives and organizational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Key Responsibilities: Project Preparation * Act as a subject matter expert for project management, advising others on best practices. * Oversee pre-project preparation, including the analysis, design, budget, communication and assess project design resource capabilities and needs. * Facilitate project planning events to create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), develop overall project schedule and drive critical path activities. * Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify knowledge gaps and develop rapid learning cycle programs to close those gaps. * Collaborate with project stakeholders to define budget, develop project financial justification and regularly forecast project costs. * Create and maintain project plans and other documentation defining project objectives, scope, deliverables, resource allocation, roles and responsibilities, timelines and quality gates for each project phase. * Assemble project teams of subject matter experts and assign responsibilities and tasks, engaging third parties as needed when internal resources are unavailable or specialized knowledge is needed. Project Support * Schedule, lead and/or participate actively in project meetings, facilitating clear communication, taking detailed notes and updating project plans/trackers to ensure efficient follow-up and execution of actions to keep stakeholders accountable. * Tailor predictive and adaptive project management approaches for best project fit. * Facilitate risk identification events to drive risk response plans and lead risk management sessions throughout the project life cycle. * Understand and mitigate against risks, ensuring that mitigation strategies and contingency plans address broader issues and provide all-encompassing issues to large obstacles. * Own the overall information flow of project information and decisions points, communicating effectively with key team members and partners at key junctions of projects to facilitate smooth delivery. * Leverage Lean Project Management methodologies. * Holds project team accountable and pushes back on contractors and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. * Mentor project team members in Lean Project Management methodologies and other best practices to drive effective and efficient project execution. Progress Tracking * Define project success metrics and track project status, budget, and delivery, advising of delays and revised delivery dates or costs as required. * Lead the project team through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling and closure phases of the project. * Measure project outcomes and analyze data to assess the project's impact on and delivery to the customer. * Deliver status updates and reports to customers, project teams, leaders and third parties at an agreed upon cadence, leveraging various communication methods to ensure customers feel heard and information flows effectively. * Evaluate the success of the projects against predefined objectives and customer expectations and collect feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement. Compliance * Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules. What you'll Need To Succeed: Job Requirements (To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):
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Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions. S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com. No fixed deadline #LI-KD1 | |