General Manager

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 largest U.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.

General Manager – Strategic Programs

(Roanoke, VA – Onsite)

Position Overview

Virginia Transformer is seeking a highly driven General Manager – Strategic Programs to lead and scale complex, high-value product programs across our organization.

This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of a program as a business, including market development, sales strategy, product development, manufacturing execution, and delivery. The ideal candidate will operate with a CEO mindset, driving both revenue growth and operational excellence across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Program / Business Ownership

• Own full lifecycle of assigned programs—from concept through commercialization and delivery
• Drive program strategy aligned with company growth objectives
• Manage financial performance, including revenue growth, margin, and cost control

🔹 Commercial & Market Leadership

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new and existing programs
• Partner with or build sales channels to drive customer acquisition and growth
• Engage directly with customers to understand needs, negotiate solutions, and close opportunities

🔹 Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and align teams across:
• Engineering
• Sales
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Ensure seamless coordination from design through production and delivery

🔹 Product & Execution Leadership

• Oversee product development efforts in collaboration with engineering teams
• Drive execution of complex, engineered-to-order products
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high quality standards

🔹 Operational Excellence

• Identify and implement improvements across program execution, cost structure, and delivery timelines
• Drive accountability, urgency, and performance across all functions
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment

Qualifications

🔹 Experience

• 15–25+ years of experience in:
• Program leadership
• Business unit leadership
• Product line ownership
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs or product lines

🔹 Commercial Acumen

• Demonstrated experience with:
• Revenue ownership or P&L responsibility
• Sales strategy, customer engagement, or business development

🔹 Industry Background (Preferred)

• Power / electrical equipment
• Capital equipment / industrial manufacturing
• Aerospace systems / automotive platforms
• Engineered-to-order products

🔹 Leadership & Execution

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams at scale
• Strong decision-making skills with a bias for action
• Ability to operate with urgency and ownership in a high-performance environment

🔹 Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or Business preferred)
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Build and scale a program into a high-performing, revenue-generating business
• Successfully align sales, engineering, and manufacturing into a unified execution model
• Drive measurable growth in revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction
• Establish a culture of accountability, speed, and operational excellence

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to Virginia Transformer’s continued growth. You will have the opportunity to own and build programs that directly impact the company’s trajectory, working closely with executive leadership to drive meaningful results.