IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems. IEM has offices in California, Florida, Canada and Belgium.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

As the Electrical Design Project Leader, you will assist in managing project timelines, tracking key milestones, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of engineering and manufacturing initiatives. This role involves maintaining visibility on project progress, identifying risks, and facilitating process improvements to enhance efficiency. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and operations personnel to document project requirements, track changes, and support continuous improvement efforts.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to develop their career in program/project management within the industrial and automation sectors, while striving to manage multi-phased projects with large scope and cross-functional in native.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Support creation of project plans; ensure clear documentation of project requirements, changes, and stakeholder communications.

· Utilize various internal software platforms and data-driven applications to pull reports, establish metrics, track progress, and suggest process improvements.

· Collaborate with Engineering Administrators and Management to identify and resolve common engineering process challenges.

· Organize and analyze engineering data to support decision-making, prioritization, and process improvements.

· Maintain program dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility on project progress, process adherence, and change adoption.

· Track job assignments, project changes, special projects, and action items across teams.

· Support On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Quality initiatives through effective project coordination.

· Work outside the electrical design department as required to support order processing and other business needs.

· Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams to identify risks and mitigate delays.

· Assist in the deployment and support of engineering efficiency tools and workflows.

· Help author and track feedback/ drive review of documentation to drive to release

· Coordinate with Learning Management and Quality to formally release new/updated documentation, and assign required training and acknowledgements

· Train team members on technical writing best practices to enhance the quality of technical process mapping and documentation.

· Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

COMPETENCIES:

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

· Strong time management practices.

· Strong drive to hold others accountable to commitments and drive closure of tasks minimizing technical debt.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar).

· Ability to analyze project data and create reports to support decision-making.

· Strong Technical Writing skills.

· Attention to detail, particularly in technical documentation and data accuracy.

· Ability to collaborate effectively across individual contributor, administration, and management teams.

· Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to improving processes.

· Proficiency in document management systems, scheduling tools, and related software.

· Adaptability to learn and work with various internal systems and applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Associate's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field is a plus.

· 2–5 years of experience in coordination, project scheduling, or a similar role.

· Experience with documentation, process mapping, change management, and project tasks scheduling processes is a plus.

· Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing environments is a plus.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document control systems, and project tracking tools.

· Experience working with ERP, PLM, or other business support systems is beneficial.

· Experience driving process and engineering systems improvement is a plus.