Nvent
ProjectManager
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“Project Manager at Nvent. Skills: Project lifecycle management, Cross-functional coordination, Customer communication. Oversee project lifecycle. Ensure delivery on time”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Addressing challenges; Implementing solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Nice to Have
Project Management experience in manufacturing, commercial, industrial, or construction, Working knowledge of ERP systems, Excel skills, Solid understanding of project financials, High level of integrity, Work ethic, Previous manufacturing experience
What You'll Do.
Oversee project lifecycle
Ensure delivery on time
Ensure delivery within budget
Develop project plans
Execute project plans
Communicate project objectives
Coordinate project resources
Monitor project progress
Address project challenges
Implement solutions for delays
Lead project portfolio
Coordinate project management aspects
Ensure execution within scope
Ensure execution within timeline
Ensure execution within budget
Collaborate on overflow work
Process customer feedback
Process engineer feedback
Process state approval feedback
Facilitate quality control checklists
Facilitate readiness reviews
Ensure production compliance
Ensure production accuracy
Develop project schedules
Maintain project schedules
Address potential delays
Communicate timeline updates
Partner with shop supervisors
Partner with production teams
Ensure high-quality manufacturing
Collaborate with Site Coordinators
Collaborate with Delivery Coordinators
Ensure timely delivery
Build relationships on production floor
Support execution on production floor
Serve as customer contact
Communicate project status
Manage project expectations
Navigate complex situations
Navigate fast-paced situations
Prepare change orders
Support Finance with account balancing
Support Finance with project financials
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Improve customer experience
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Production teams; Site Coordinators; Delivery Coordinators
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Customer communication; Project status communication
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Schedule development, Budget management, Scope management, Risk management, Change orders
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. The Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of projects, ensuring delivery is on time and within budget. The role involves developing and executing detailed project plans, clearly communicating objectives and coordinating resources to achieve desired outcomes. The Project Manager monitors progress against established goals, proactively addresses challenges, and implements solutions to keep project on track and minimize delays. ## What you will experience in this position: * Lead a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from short-term initiatives to multi-year efforts. * Coordinate all aspects of project management from initiation through post-delivery, ensuring execution within scope, timeline, and budget. * Primarily support the Oshkosh site, with occasional collaboration on overflow work tied to other locations. * Process and implement feedback from customers, professional engineers, and state approval bodies. * Facilitate quality control checklists and readiness reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy prior to production start. * Develop and maintain project schedules using ERP and scheduling tools. * Monitor lead times and proactively address potential delays. * Communicate regular project timeline updates to customers. * Partner closely with shop supervisors and production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing outcomes. * Collaborate with Site and Delivery Coordinators to ensure safe and timely delivery to customer sites. * Spend time on the production floor to build relationships and support execution. * Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle. * Communicate project status, manage expectations, and navigate complex or fast-paced situations. * Prepare and issue change orders and support
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