VP of Protection and Controls - Power Management

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Own full P&L responsibility across multiple U.S. service centers, aligning sales, operations, engineering, and customer service functions to deliver consistent top-line growth and margin expansion.
• Develop and execute multi-year strategic growth plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) that increase revenue and EBITDA performance year-over-year, positioning the business for scalable expansion and long-term valuation.
• Monitor and manage financial dashboards tracking growth metrics, backlog conversion, and cash flow, ensuring proactive course correction and consistent achievement of financial targets.
• Lead integration of new acquisitions in parallel with organic growth initiatives, ensuring seamless operational and cultural alignment.
• Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement (CIPS) practices to standardize operations, improve cost structure, and unlock efficiencies that reduce SG&A while increasing organizational effectiveness.
• Optimize resource allocation across the service center network to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and implement best practices that enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Engage cross-functional technical resources to ensure delivery of quality products and services consistent with Protection & Controls Group standards.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of 200+ employees nationwide, serving as a servant leader who models the values and behaviors expected at every level of the organization.
• Implement succession planning and leadership pipeline programs that strengthen organizational bench depth and mitigate key-person risk.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent with a focus on building engagement, driving accountability, and creating clear pathways for career growth.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture with well-defined objectives and shared ownership of results.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization — from executive leadership and field personnel to customers and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Competencies

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a multi-site industrial services, electrical, or power/controls environment, with demonstrated P&L ownership.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth, EBITDA improvement, and operational transformation at scale.
• Deep expertise in Protection & Controls, power distribution, or related technical disciplines strongly preferred.
• Experience leading large, geographically distributed teams (150+ employees) with demonstrated success in talent development and succession planning.
• Proficiency in Lean, continuous improvement methodologies, and operating system deployment (e.g., CIPS or equivalent).
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy.
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and relationship-building skills.

What Success Looks Like

• Year-over-year revenue and EBITDA growth aligned with AOP targets.
• A unified, high-performing team with strong engagement scores and a clear leadership pipeline.
• Operationally excellent service centers delivering consistent quality, safety, and customer outcomes.
• Protection & Controls Group positioned as the market leader — recognized by customers, talent, and the broader organization for its culture, performance, and impact.

About the Role

At IPS, we’re committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry’s leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations. When you join IPS, you’re joining a team that’s revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You’ll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule

IPS offers a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.