Sr Strategy Enablement Project Manager I

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 Application Deadline:

June 3, 2026 Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary The Senior Project Manager I is responsible for leading medium-to-large projects of moderate complexity. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to organizational standards, while providing structure and oversight to day-to-day project execution. The Senior Project Manager I operates within established frameworks and serves as the primary point of coordination across functional teams, escalating higher-level risks or issues as needed. Responsibilities Essential Functions Develops project charters, plans, schedules, and budgets. Manages day-to-day execution of projects, monitoring performance against objectives Coordinates resources across functional teams and ensure alignment with goals Identify and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies Prepare and deliver regular status updates to stakeholders Ensure compliance with established project management methodologies and standards Continues growth in the professional area of project management through development and maintenance of professional peer networking and consumption of educational materials Develops and maintains strong and collaborative partnerships with employee owners to execute on approved business initiatives, serving as a leader through open and transparent communication and facilitation activities to ensure successful, value additive engagement Creates and delivers presentations in various formats to various audience, including executive leadership Provides mentorship to other Strategy Enablement project managers Non-essential Functions Drives continuous evaluation and improvement of the Strategy Enablement processes to align with industry best practices and Border States needs Continues educational growth in areas of service and product industries Border States engages Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of project management experience as the lead project manager. 1+ years' experience presenting to executive leadership. PMP or equivalent certification preferred. Strong foundational skills in planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project), internet, and email. Skills and Abilities Advanced oral, written and presentation skills. Advanced negotiation and facilitation skills. Ability to identify, develop and execute strategies necessary to for project success, including but not limited to project team interaction, status and escalation, and execution strategies. Ability to receive and act on feedback and coaching, as well as providing coaching to other project managers. Ability to review and refine statements of work and contracts to support project success Ability to work independently. Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. 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.
• Occasionally 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 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)
• Occasionally 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)
• Not at all Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s))
• Not at all 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)
• Frequently Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand)
• Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word)
• Continuously 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)
• Occasionally 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 approximately 130 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. ValuesAs a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards. Our PurposeWe 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 PhilosophyWe earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do. Service StandardsBorder States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged . Your careerJoin 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 BenefitsAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital IndemnityFSA & HSAEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Disability Benefits401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer TimePersonal 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 Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: Criminal background check (required for all positions) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving) Drug testing The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.