Program Manager - Data Center Solutions

nVent • Anoka, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Join nVent Management Company as a Program Manager where you will support planning, execution, and coordination of high-reaching programs and large cross-functional projects. Operating under the mentorship of experienced Program Managers, you will embrace a world-class learning environment to master program governance, partner management, and delivery rigor. This position is an outstanding opportunity to refine your skills in a rapidly evolving and innovative company!

Requirements

• Ideally 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally 2+ years in project/program management preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of material flow, planning, scheduling, supply management/purchasing, inventory, costing, shipping/receiving, NAFTA, export, and ISO quality procedures.
• Strong customer-facing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects, with outstanding organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of project management frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present views clearly.
• Foundational analytical skills.
• Proficiency with tools like Excel, MS Project, Power BI, Planner, Jira, or similar.
• Knowledge of plant operations, suppliers, engineering, and personnel responsibilities.
• Skill in conflict resolution and effective solution implementation.
• Ability to adapt to and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain program/project timelines, achievements, and deliverables.
• Track status updates and consolidate progress reports.
• Identify and maintain program dashboards and risk/blocking issue logs.
• Ensure adherence to product development processes across all functional groups.
• Track and supervise the engineering change control process.
• Participate in team meetings, record decisions, action items, and distribute meeting notes.
• Draft communications such as meeting summaries, program updates, and documentation.
• Advance risks/issues to the functional leaders and Sr. Program Managers when thresholds are met.
• Track prioritization to ensure programs are appropriately staffed.
• Support the process for developing and maintaining customer quotations for custom products.
• Assist with maintaining expense and financial spreadsheets.
• Track and supervise costing and margin changes related to the bill of materials.
• Coordinate tasks and facilitate meetings between cross-functional teams.
• Ensure deliverables are submitted on time to support program achievements.
• Follow up with contributors on open items and track to closure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Company match for 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver leave
• Personal leave
• Parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off
• Volunteer time
• Well-being program
• Legal protection
• Identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree