Deputy Manager - Projects

Eaton Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Chennai is looking for a project manager for Data Center and Large IT Segment Projects. The ideal candidate should hold a Technical Diploma or BE in Electrical/Electronics with relevant experience in project execution. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, resolving technical issues, and ensuring all documentation is complete.

Skills required include strong electrical knowledge, excellent customer service, documentation capability, and multitasking under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Study and understand project BOM and site layout.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers.
• Own the commissioning process and project handover.
• Maintain thorough documentation of project activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and project execution teams.
• Update stakeholders on project progress and challenges.
• Address technical issues and provide solutions.
• Involved in onsite training for the customer facility team.

Skills

Electrical, Electronics knowledge

Knowledge of UPS and Data Centre projects

End to end project execution experience

Strong documentation skills

Excellent customer service skills

Crisis management abilities

Ability to troubleshoot issues

Negotiation skills

Education

Technical Diploma or BE or BTech

BE in Electrical / Electronics with 3-4 years of experience or Diploma with 5-6 years

Job description

What you’ll do:

• Study and understand project BOM, configuration, site wiring & site layout from sales team and implement on site.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are aligned and progressing smoothly.
• Own the commissioning process & handing over of the project to the customer.
• Maintain thorough documentation of project activities, including plans, designs, reports. Also ensure proper handing over of documents in coordination with the sales team at the end of the project.
• Coordinate with various vendors, electrical consultants, and PMC’s, including project meetings and project execution, ensuring all project activities meet or exceed industry standards, regulations, and company quality guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal support functions of Eaton like SCM, quality, and logistics, and regularly update key stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and changes in scope.
• Address technical issues and project challenges, providing solutions to keep the project on track.
• Involved in onsite training to customer facility team.
• Search for various business opportunities to increase service revenue by generating enquiries for panels, cables, accessories, etc.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Responsible to handle Data Center and Large IT Segment Projects.
• Prepare project planner and meet deadline of project on time.
• Responsible for coordinating L2, L3, and L4 activity during SAT.
• Knowledge of basic operation and SAT demonstration of online 3Phase UPS with higher capacity up to 1200KVA UPS.

Qualifications:

• Technical Diploma or BE or BTech.
• BE in Electrical / Electronics with 3‑4yrs of experience in same field or Diploma in Electrical / Electronics with 5‑6yrs of experience in same field.

Skills:

• Electrical, Electronics knowledge is a must.
• Knowledge of UPS, Electric and Data Centre projects.
• End to end project execution experience.
• Strong in documentation.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, including crisis management in critical situations.
• Ability to remain professional under pressure.
• Superb work ethic and growth mindset.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and think critically to solve complex problems.
• Excellent negotiation skills, team player, and gets‑results attitude.