Border States Electric

Transformation Program Manager

LocationFargo, ND

About This Job

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in:Fargo, ND - remote option possible for qualified candidates


Job Summary

The Transformation Program Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of transformation programs, such as implementing a distribution center, value added services, and future organizational transformation initiatives. This role requires a proactive and self-directed approach, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment. Strong partnership with the Project Management Office (PMO) and Change Management teams are essential to manage project activities, ensure stakeholder alignment, drive change adoption, and achieve the transformation objectives.


Responsibilities


Essential Functions

Oversees project managers that are responsible for projects within the transformation program. Including oversight of planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, go-live, and post-implementation support.

Partners with the PMO to develop and maintain project plans, track progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure adherence to project management methodologies for projects within a transformation program.
Partners with the Change Management team to develop and implement change management strategies to support the adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies within the transformation program.
Engages and manages stakeholders, including operations teams, IT, vendors, and governance committees, to ensure alignment, support, and effective communication throughout the transformation program lifecycle.
Manages relationships with and oversees the work of third-party vendors and consultants involved in transformation programs.


Non-essential Functions

Builds and maintains key relationships with customers, vendors, service providers, and other relationships pertinent to the department both internally and externally.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.


Qualifications

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management and/or transformation roles, with a proven track record of taking initiative and successfully managing projects in complex and evolving environments. While not mandatory, holding a Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-ACP, Prince2, or other relevant certification would be highly valued.
Proven experience managing third-party vendors and consultants.
High-level understanding of change management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR). Prosci or other certification is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite a must.
Proficient in project management software such as Smartsheet is a plus.


Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently as a self-starter, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach to drive results in a fast-paced environment. Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be open-minded in considering strategic and innovative ideas and comfortable making decisions even with incomplete information.
Ability to leverage a high level of emotional intelligence to foster trust, empathy, and open communication.
Understanding of distribution center operations, logistics, and supply chain principles or the ability to quickly learn them.
The ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including the PMO, Change Management, Operations, IT, etc.


Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:

Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

Lift from Waist:

+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all + 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all + 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all + 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all + 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all + 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
+ < than 10 lbs. - Frequently + 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently + 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally + 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all + 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all + 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Carried for Distance:
+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all + 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all + 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all + 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all + 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all + 100+ lbs. - Not at all


Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously

Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
Use of a computer - Continuously
Use of a telephone - Frequently
Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently


Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 120 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values

As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose

We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy

We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards

Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

FSA & HSA

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Disability Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Personal Leave time and more!

Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.


Equal Opportunity For All

It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.


Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

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