Project Manager

Position Summary

Benshaw is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, engineered-to-order motor control and power solution projects for Motor OEM (MOEM) customers. This role serves as the primary point of contact from order intake through final delivery, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with customer specifications, quality standards, and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project lead for MOEM customer orders from kickoff through shipment and close-out.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving custom motor control centers, drives, soft starters, and engineered solutions.
• Act as the main customer liaison, providing clear communication on schedules, deliverables, risks, and changes.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and ongoing status reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Carefully coordinate engineering releases, material procurement, manufacturing, testing, and shipping activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and customer communications in ERP/project tracking systems.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure all project deliverables, documentation, and close-out requirements are completed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in industrial manufacturing, electrical equipment, or engineered-to-order environments.
• Experience supporting MOEM or OEM customers with customized products or systems.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles, scheduling, and cross-functional execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage customer relationships and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project management tools.
• Experience with motor controls, drives, MCCs, soft starters, or power distribution equipment.
• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with UL, CSA, and industrial compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a make-to-order or configure-to-order manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

(Not specified)

Schedule

Schedule: Hybrid; 3 days in office/2 days remote

Please Note: This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis, without restriction and without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals on F-1 OPT, CPT, H-1B, or other temporary work authorizations. We are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.

About the Role

Since our founding in 1983, Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives. That’s why, when the application is critical, and the environment harsh, customers specify Benshaw more than any other brand.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• 401(k) with an employer match
• A host of other additional health and employee benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Benshaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.