Project Manager

Eaton; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Insurance under collective agreement

Pension

Annual bonus

Food contribution

Training contribution

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead end-to-end construction projects in the EMEA region from its Sweden operations. You will own the full lifecycle—from order intake through on-site execution to handover—managing scope, cost and risk across multiple sites.

You will collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver engineered-to-order solutions, including design, procurement, and commissioning, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with PM certification is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years construction site management experience on large industrial projects.
• Strong electrical engineering background with datacenter/automation knowledge.
• Experience with Power Management, Building Management or related systems.
• Professional English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel within EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution from PO to handover, including design, procurement, and implementation.
• Build and manage project teams; organize kickoff and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and risk registers; mitigate issues.
• Control costs, manage variations, and provide financial forecasts.
• Serve as single point of contact for on-site deployment, including SAT and commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

PM certification (construction focus)

Job description

Location: Sweden - Gavle (construction site for Data Centers)

Traveling: 50% in EMEA region, rotating possibility between the countries

Unlock Your Potential at Eaton: Where Diversity Drives Innovation. No matter where you come from, your aspirations matter to us. We believe in the power of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to ignite innovation and drive success. We're in the business of empowering people, and that includes you. Your journey here is not just about a job; it's about a shared vision for a brighter, more sustainable future.Join Eaton’s EMEA Projects team and lead the delivery of complex, large-scale Datacenter projects. Our solutions span power distribution from medium to low voltage equipment, UPS systems, and battery technologies, all integrated with advanced automation and monitoring systems like DCIM and EPMS.As Data Center Project Manager, you’ll own the full project lifecycle—from order intake through implementation and construction to handover—ensuring scope, cost, and risk are managed effectively. You’ll work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver engineered-to-order solutions across multiple manufacturing locations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end project execution from purchase order to handover, covering design, procurement, and implementation for electrical/automation projects in critical infrastructure.
• Build and manage project teams; organize kick-off and regular meetings to align all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, risk registers, and ensure proactive mitigation of issues.
• Control project costs and margins, manage variations, and provide accurate financial forecasts.
• Act as single point of contact for on-site implementation, including SAT scripts and commissioning.Ensure project success across safety, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and timing.Drive continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and recommending better practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, accredited Project Management certification with construction site focus is advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of construction site management experience, ideally with hands-on Data Centre projects; experience in large industrial projects with automation and controls considered.
• Strong electrical engineering background and/or training in datacenter technologies and systems.
• Direct experience with Power Management, Power Control, Mission Critical, or Building Management systems is a plus.
• Professional level of English language.
• Driving license and able to work and travel within EMEA region without any restrictions.
• Advanced-level expertise, preferably with knowledge of datacenter industry or similar technologies.
• Proven ability to lead and manage internal and external teams effectively.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Whar We Offer

• Wide range of Employee Benefits: Company car, Collective agreement with Insurance, Pension, Annual bonus, Food contribution, Training contribution.
• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching.
• Market position: Stable corporate environment, developing our market presence in the Nordics, focusing on long-term business relations with local and international clients, and deliver high quality business solutions.
• We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your voice matter - we value safety and trust. This is a place where you can speak up and be heard.

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.