Manager of Project Management

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Manager of Project Management

Location: Minneapolis or Any Viking Electric Minnesota/Western Wisconsin Geography

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday

Base Salary: $85,000 - $130,000

*Compensation for this position includes annual salary, 15% short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

 

 

What You’ll Do

Lead the Project Execution team consisting of Project Managers and Project Coordinator through training, coaching, and performance management. Partner with Sales, Pro Logistics Services (PLS), and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, strengthen collaboration, and deliver exceptional customer service and financial results.

You will…

• Lead the Project Execution team by building strong, collaborative relationships and overseeing day-to-day performance. Manage hiring, performance reviews, and employee development, providing coaching, timely feedback, and mentorship to support skill growth.
• Partner with Sales and Project Teams to drive consistency of project handoff and communication between Project Sales and Project Execution team.
• Coach Project Managers to protect margin, generate additional profit on projects, and promote/upsell PLS services.
• Facilitate regular internal feedback from the Project Execution team on PLS quality and generate ideas for improvement. Maximize/streamline communication between Project and PLS teams.
• Monitor and distribute workload between local markets within the region to maximize utilization of resources.
• Ensure Project teams strategize and host kickoff meetings on key projects with customers, Project Sales Manager, Project Execution team, PLS Operations, and vendors. Ensure project closeout/feedback meetings are held on key projects for continuous improvement. 

 

 

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Four-year college degree in business or technical area preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years in the electrical or construction industry.
• 3+ years sales and/or customer-oriented experience.
• 3+ years of Project or people management experience preferred.
• Ability to manage profitability and financial performance.

• Experience with key customers and large project business preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.  
• Must be willing to travel to support all Minnesota and Western Wisconsin locations at least once a month. 

 

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What We Offer You

 

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

 

Learn More About Us 

 

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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

 

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

 

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision 

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