Operations Project Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in West Virginia

INTRODUCTION

Your Career Begins at Timken

If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Smith Services, a division of Timken Motor & Services, is part of the largest electric motor, controls and generator repair group in the Northeast, providing electric motor repairs, electric motor rewinds, custom controls and panels, systems integration, pump services, machine rebuilds, hydro services, safety-related services, energy efficiency solutions, and diagnostic services for commercial and industrial applications.

Smith Services is currently seeking a Project Manager to provide support of operations at the Princeton, WV site. The Project Manager will lead end-to-end delivery of high-value Drivetrain and other specialized operational build projects. This role owns the project lifecycle from initiation through closeout, facilitating customer and internal meetings and reviews, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring successful contract execution. The Project Manager is responsible for technical and management reporting—including design data, reports, and schedules—overseeing vendor and supply-chain activities, and maintaining clear schedule and communication continuity with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, controls, and directs company projects to ensure successful accomplishment of technical design, financial goals, and production and delivery objectives.
• Provides a single point of contact on project or program activities for both the customer and the company as well as coordinating project planning to ensure the identification of appropriate schedules, design efforts, costs, and other considerations.
• Coordinates project details with a wide variety of individuals and functions within the Timken Power Systems division leading to successful execution and conclusion.
• Reviews potential changes in scope and advises management and/or the customer of the impact.
• Negotiates cost and schedule modifications, as well as develops and writes project plans, and assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals in response to company requirements.
• Coordinates and conducts production and project activities and meetings, schedules, internal meetings and customer presentations as required, and prepares and manages project budgets and expenses.
• Travel to support projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technical, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
• Demonstrated professional project management skills with a minimum of 5 years of experience, 10 years preferred
• Electrical and mechanical background is required
• Proficient communication skills (oral & written)
• Writing and communication skills required for internal reporting company management and external reporting to customers/clients
• Project scheduling software expertise
• Supply chain and vendor management experience with effective price negotiation skills and cost control measures
• Technical aptitude to effectively understand, plan and communicate project scope and technical aspects
• Fundamental knowledge of workplace safety
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel 20%
• Willingness to continue professional development through training / classes / seminars

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Timken provides a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and short- and long-term disability insurance. Also, 401(k) matching, three (3) week's vacation and 10 paid holidays per year. We will provide your uniforms, prescription safety glasses, and help purchase your safety shoes. Our associates receive yearly, performance based bonuses and merit increases.

All benefits are available on day one of employment.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

Job Segment: Project Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering, Electrical, Technology, Operations, Engineering

LOCATION

Location: Princeton, West Virginia, United States, 24739