Project Manager & Technical Expert - Data Centers (Mega Projects)

Watts Water Technologies; Eerbeek; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a Project Manager & Technical Expert – Data Centers to lead complex data center projects across Europe. You will serve as the primary technical interface, translating client needs into robust cooling and fluid systems solutions and coordinating across engineering, sales, and operations.

The role requires an engineering background, strong international project experience, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Strong experience in data center / HVAC / mega projects environment.
• Proven project management experience in complex, international projects.
• Strong technical expertise in valve systems / fluid systems / cooling applications.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of data center projects across Europe.
• Act as main technical expert for data center applications (incl. liquid cooling solutions).
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, sales, and operations.
• Translate customer specifications into technical solutions and product configurations.
• Support business development teams in project acquisition through technical expertise.
• Manage key relationships with consultants, contractors, OEMs, and end-users.
• Drive project timelines, quality standards, and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with global teams (APMEA, Americas) to leverage expertise and solutions.
• Ensure successful project handover and customer satisfaction throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Data center projects

Project management

Valve systems

Fluid systems

Cooling applications

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about managing complex technical projects in one of the world's fastest-growing industries? Do you thrive in an international environment where technical expertise, customer engagement, and project leadership come together? If so, we invite you to join Watts as our Project Manager & Technical Expert – Data Centers (Mega Projects). Responsible for managing and executing complex data center and mega projects across Europe, ensuring technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and successful project delivery. Acts as key technical interface for customers, internal teams, and partners, supporting growth of the Mega Projects business.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of data center projects across Europe
• Act as main technical expert for data center applications (incl. liquid cooling solutions)
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, sales, and operations
• Translate customer specifications into technical solutions and product configurations
• Support business development teams in project acquisition through technical expertise
• Manage key relationships with consultants, contractors, OEMs, and end-users
• Drive project timelines, quality standards, and profitability
• Collaborate closely with global teams (APMEA, Americas) to leverage expertise and solutions
• Ensure successful project handover and customer satisfaction throughout lifecycle

QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background
• Strong experience in data center / HVAC / mega projects environment
• Proven project management experience in complex, international projects
• Strong technical expertise in valve systems / fluid systems / cooling applications
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Sales May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical work setting.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree, Masters preferred

TRAVEL

50-75%

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting to: Director Mega Projects Europe

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the NewYorkStockExchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people‑first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here. Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874