Senior Project Manager – Switchgear Solutions ?? Location: Dublin, Ireland ?? Reports to: Director of Project Management and Modular Solutions. ? Immediate Opportunity – Apply Now Deliver High-Impact, Strategic Projects in Mission-Critical Power Distribution CEL Critical Power has been a trusted leader in power distribution solutions for 42 years, delivering high-performance, bespoke switchgear solutions to data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, and industrial operations.
Our commitment to unmatched reliability, engineering excellence, and high-quality builds ensures our products serve customers for decades, reinforcing CEL's reputation for best-in-class durability and long-term performance. As part of our ambitious expansion, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex switchgear projects, ensuring seamless integration into mission-critical infrastructure. Achieving global leadership in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of switchgear solutions is a key pillar of CEL's strategic growth plan.
This role is essential in delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable switchgear solutions that drive reliability, efficiency, and innovation for our global customers. This is a highly strategic role, responsible for end-to-end project management, cross-functional leadership, risk mitigation, and customer engagement.
You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution, cost optimisation, and technical excellence in low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear systems. CEL Critical Power is also launching its first US manufacturing plant, and this role will require collaboration with the North American team, making experience with UL standards, NEC codes, and US electrical industry practices a strong advantage. Your Role – Key Responsibilities ?? Project Leadership & Execution Lead end-to-end project management for LV/MV switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, budget, and project timelines. Develop strategic project plans, integrating cost optimisation, risk management, and process efficiency improvements. Define project scope, key milestones, and success criteria, ensuring adherence to CEL's commercial and operational goals. Deliver on-time, high-quality, and cost-effective project execution, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and best practices. Implement agile and lean project management methodologies, ensuring adaptability to evolving market and customer needs. ?? Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with senior leadership, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to align project execution with business growth strategies. Serve as the primary customer liaison, ensuring transparency, proactive issue resolution, and excellence in service delivery. Collaborate with the US manufacturing plant and global supply chain partners to ensure seamless integration of switchgear solutions across international operations. Lead executive project reporting and performance reviews, providing key insights and recommendations to stakeholders. ?? Operational Excellence & Risk Management Identify and proactively mitigate project risks, ensuring comprehensive contingency planning and issue resolution. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using lean principles and automation to enhance operational efficiency. Manage project financials, ensuring cost control, margin protection, and overall project profitability. Leverage AI-driven project tracking tools and data analytics to improve forecasting, risk assessment, and real-time decision-making. ?? Technical Oversight & Compliance Working with our technical teams and supply chain partners ensure switchgear solutions meet the highest technical, safety, and regulatory standards, including IEC, UL, and NEC compliance. Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance switchgear product design, modular integration, and efficiency. Stay ahead of industry advancements, emerging technologies, and evolving standards, ensuring CEL remains at the forefront of innovation and regulatory compliance. Who You Are – The Ideal Candidate CEL Critical Power is seeking a high-impact, strategic project leader with deep expertise in switchgear project management, electrical distribution systems, and large-scale infrastructure projects. ? Technical & Industry Expertise 5+ years' experience managing switchgear, power distribution, or electrical infrastructure projects, ideally in mission-critical environments (data centres, pharmaceuticals, or industrial applications). Strong background in LV/MV switchgear solutions, with a proven track record in engineering, procurement, and execution of complex switchgear projects. Knowledge of UL standards, NEC codes, and US electrical regulations is a strong advantage, given CEL's international expansion. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field is highly preferred. A PMP, PRINCE2, or CAPM certification is a distinct benefit. ? Project & Commercial Acumen Deep expertise in cost management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement. Ability to balance technical challenges with commercial objectives, ensuring profitability and long-term value creation. Proficiency in budget forecasting, cost control, and risk mitigation strategies. Experience managing supplier relationships and ensuring supply chain coordination for seamless project delivery. ? Leadership & Communication Strong executive presence, with the ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders, customers, and project teams. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement. Fluent in English (written and verbal), with clear and persuasive communication for client interactions, project reporting, and executive briefings. Why Join CEL Critical Power? ?? Lead Projects in a High-Growth, Innovation-Driven Industry CEL is expanding rapidly, delivering world-class switchgear solutions for mission-critical infrastructure. ?? Be Part of a Global Expansion Work closely with CEL's new US manufacturing plant, gaining exposure to North American and European markets. ?? Join a Legacy of Excellence – 42 Years of Industry Leadership CEL has been delivering bespoke, high-quality switchgear solutions for over four decades.
Our products are trusted by customers for their longevity, reliability, and superior engineering, making CEL the preferred partner for mission-critical applications. ?? Shape the Future of Switchgear Solutions Achieving world leadership in switchgear design, build, and maintenance is a core pillar of CEL's strategic growth plan—this is your opportunity to be part of it. ?? Competitive Salary & Career Growth We offer structured career development, professional training, and leadership opportunities, ensuring long-term career advancement.
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