Nvent

ProjectManager

$85–125k ~AI est. Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Project Manager at Nvent. Skills: Project lifecycle management, Cross-functional coordination, Customer communication. Oversee project lifecycle. Ensure delivery on time”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

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

Free ATS check

Applying for this Project Manager role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on Workday

  • Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
  • "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
  • Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
  • Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Nvent?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →