Nvent
ProjectManager
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“Project Manager at Nvent. Skills: Project management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor management, Financial management. Lead projects through entire lifecycle. Conduct risk assessments”
What You'll Achieve.
Protect project profitability; Ensure items arrive in sync with schedule; Ensure final build matches approved drawings; Fix defects before customer sees product; Close loop on customer satisfaction issues
Industry & Context.
Risk mitigation; Resolve manufacturing hurdles; Identify and fix defects
Travel up to 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-5 years project management experience, Proficiency in scheduling software, Working understanding of electrical schematics or AutoCAD, Ability to influence cross-functional teams, Navigate complex customer negotiations, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Ability to interface at all levels, Ability to influence at all levels
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction or Business Management or related field, 2-5 years in Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Construction project management industry experience
What You'll Do.
Lead projects through entire lifecycle
Conduct risk assessments
Develop contingency plans
Maintain accountability for project health metrics
Review sales contracts against engineering capabilities
Act as liaison between engineering teams
Manage release of drawings to shop floor
Document redlines and field changes
Partner with Purchasing to manage long lead time
Monitor vendor quality and timing
Hold vendors accountable to specifications
Coordinate with shop supervisors
Audit shop floor progress
Resolve manufacturing hurdles
Ensure build matches approved drawings
Facilitate internal quality audits
Identify and fix defects
Calculate cost/schedule impact of changes
Negotiate change orders
Provide monthly POC reports
Manage warranty phase
Act as liaison for warranty issues
Deploy field technicians if necessary
Close customer satisfaction issues
Serve as single point of contact for client
Translate technical delays into business updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Interdisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Business updates; Technical delays
Process & Methodology
Project lifecycle, Risk assessment, Scheduling, Change control, Financial forecasting
Full Job Description
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:** **Strategic Project & Portfolio Oversight** * **Life Cycle Ownership:** Lead projects through the entire lifecycle, from the initial "Sales-to-Operations" handoff through engineering, fabrication, shipping, and final site integration. * **Risk Mitigation:** Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential bottlenecks in design or supply chain, developing contingency plans to keep projects on track. * **KPI Tracking:** Maintain accountability for project health metrics, including margin retention, and on-time delivery (OTD). **Technical Design & Engineering Integration** * **Scope Validation:** Critically review sales contracts against engineering capabilities to ensure the promised "Design Package" is technically viable and within budget. * **Interdisciplinary Liaison:** Act as the translator between structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure all subsystems integrate seamlessly without interference. * **Design-to-Production Flow:** Manage the release of drawings to the shop floor, ensuring that "Redlines" and field changes are documented and updated in the Master Design file. **Supply Chain & Critical Path Management** * **Procurement Strategy:** Partner with Purchasing to manage "Long Lead Time" items ensuring they arrive in sync with the production schedule. * **Vendor Performance:** Monitor the quality and timing of external contractors and sub-vendors, holding them accountable to the project’s technical specifications and deadlines. **Operational Excellence & Quality Control** * **Shop Floor Partnership:** Coordinate with shop supervisors to audit progress, resolve manufacturing hurdles in real-time, and ensure the final build matches the approved drawings.
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