Engineering Jobs in Vinton, VA

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,800 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

The Role

The Program Manager – Business Plan Projects will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives directly tied to Virginia Transformer’s strategic Business Plan. This role ensures critical projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned to our operational pillars of Flawless Execution, Highest Quality, and Customer Responsiveness.

This is not a passive coordination role — this leader will drive accountability, remove roadblocks, and ensure measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic business plan initiatives (CapEx, operational improvements, digital transformation, supply chain optimization, quality initiatives, etc.)
• Develop clear project charters, milestones, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Commercial teams
• Drive governance cadence (weekly reviews, executive updates, risk mitigation)
• Ensure projects meet defined ROI, cost, schedule, and performance targets
• Escalate risks proactively and implement corrective action plans
• Track resource allocation and ensure cross-functional alignment
• Support SIOP/S&OP alignment where applicable
• Standardize program management best practices across initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, or Operational Leadership
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of CapEx planning, operational efficiency, and KPI management
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and project management tools
• PMP or Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred

What Success Looks Like

• Business Plan initiatives delivered on schedule
• Clear visibility into milestone tracking and executive reporting
• Improved operational performance tied to measurable KPIs
• Strong cross-functional accountability and execution discipline