Project Manager

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. At nVent, you'll lead complex electrical infrastructure projects that support some of the world's largest data centers. In this role, you'll handle the delivery of prefabricated electrical buildings (E-Houses) and power distribution solutions that help customers power critical operations. You'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, construction, and customer teams to guide projects from initial design through fabrication, delivery, installation, and final commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive projects through the full lifecycle—from project kickoff through engineering, manufacturing, shipment, installation, and customer handoff.
• Identify potential risks early and work proactively with collaborators to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Track key project achievements, delivery performance, and financial goals to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with engineering & operations teams to ensure project requirements are technically feasible and aligned with customer expectations.
• Coordinate across electrical, mechanical, and structural fields to ensure smooth integration and execution.
• Facilitate the flow of information between design, manufacturing, and field teams to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Drive supply chain & production success by working with purchasing and suppliers to ensure critical materials and equipment arrive when needed.
• Maintain supplier performance and help resolve issues that could impact project timelines or quality.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to remove roadblocks and support on-time project completion.
• Champion quality & continuous improvement by partnering with production teams to confirm products are built to specifications and customer expectations.
• Lead quality reviews and problem-solving efforts to identify and address issues before they impact delivery.
• Evaluate project changes, assess impacts to cost and schedule, and help coordinate efforts to address revisions in the project.
• Track project budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Support customers after delivery by coordinating warranty and service activities when needed.
• Build strong customer partnerships by serving as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide clear project updates, manage expectations, and build strong long-term relationships.
• Translate technical information into clear and actionable business communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field preferred or PMP Certification, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, electrical schematics, or AutoCAD is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Experience using project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for innovative solutions and customer satisfaction.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Technical expertise in electrical systems and engineering drawings.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work hours to accommodate project needs.

Company Information

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

Core Values

We're known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable.
• Dedicated to absolute integrity.
• Focused on the customer first.
• Respectful and team oriented.
• Optimistic and energizing.
• Accountable for performance.

Our commitment to strengthening communities where our employees live and work is reflected in our nVent in Action matching program, which provides funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money.