Project Development Manager, Digital Infrastructure Building Solutions – US & Canada

PPG Industries • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Project Development Manager (PDM) to accelerate growth in the data center and related infrastructure markets across the US and Canada. This PDM is a proven demand driver with deep knowledge of the building and construction industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with owners, architects, engineering firms, and general contractors involved in digital infrastructure projects, with the key objective of ensuring PPG coatings are specified. The PDM will be instrumental in building customer intimacy throughout the contract chain, identifying key decision makers, ensuring PPG products are specified in project designs, and supporting commercialization at the fabricator and applicator levels. This role demands a strong project manager with excellent relationship-building skills, engineering and technical expertise, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders to drive increased specification of PPG coatings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in data center, construction, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of digital infrastructure, construction processes, and product specification cycles.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the US and Canada.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including asset owners, architects, engineering firms, general contractors, fabricators, and applicators.
• Identify key decision makers in contract chain to influence coatings selection process.
• Drive specification of PPG products by influencing design and procurement decisions early in the project lifecycle.
• Promote PPG's Certified Applicators to key decision makers in contract chain who influence applicator selection.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product development, and operations teams to ensure seamless commercialization and delivery of solutions.
• Provide project lifecycle support to fabricator and applicator partners, including post mortem reviews and future project pipeline opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager