Position SummaryBenshaw is seeking an experienced MOEM 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.
The MOEM Project Manager works cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to deliver customized solutions that support customer equipment integration and long-term partnerships.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Execution & Customer Interface
- 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.
Planning, Scheduling & Cost Control
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
- Coordinate engineering releases, material procurement, manufacturing, testing, and shipping activities.
- Monitor project budgets, margins, and change orders to ensure financial performance.
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure designs meet MOEM specifications and application requirements.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to align production schedules and material availability.
- Support Sales with technical clarification, scope alignment, and customer expectations during and after order entry.
- Coordinate with Quality and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to UL, CSA, and applicable standards.
Documentation & Reporting
- 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.
- 3-7+ 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.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with motor controls, drives, MCCs, soft starters, or power distribution equipment.
- PMP or other project management certification.
- Familiarity with UL, CSA, and industrial compliance requirements.
- Experience working in a make-to-order or configure-to-order manufacturing environment.
Location: Benshaw, 615 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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.
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