Data Center Project Lead — White-Glove Delivery

Schneider Electric; New Jersey; On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Benefits Bucks

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Well-being programs

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Project Manager for Data Center initiatives in the United States. You’ll lead customer projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and the highest standards of quality.

You will serve as the primary customer contact, manage schedules, collaborate with engineering, supply chain and field services, and drive risk mitigation to keep projects on track. This role emphasizes proactive communication and leadership across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management / project coordination experience.
• Experience managing data center projects and electrical infrastructure for new construction projects.
• PMP preferred.
• Ability to coach and guide team members through complex challenges and escalated issues.
• Comfort working independently while maintaining adherence to quality and compliance standards.
• Strategic thinking that connects project execution with broader business objectives.
• Strong relationship-building skills that create trust with customers and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, delivering a "white glove" experience throughout the project lifecycle
• Own projects from PO conversion through customer turnover and facility readiness
• Develop and manage project schedules, trackers, action items, and deliverables
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, engineering, supply chain, field services, and internal stakeholders
• Lead site meetings and customer-facing project reviews
• Lead internal coordination, scheduling, and status meetings
• Facilitate quality meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Support equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, and startup activities
• Drive issue resolution and elevate risks to ensure project success
• Manage customer communications and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
• Coordinate activities with electrical and general contractors
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Customer Orientation

Decision Making

Operational Efficiency

Prioritization

Risk Management

Job description

Schneider Electric seeks a Project Manager for Data Center initiatives in the United States. You’ll lead customer projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and the highest standards of quality.

You will serve as the primary customer contact, manage schedules, collaborate with engineering, supply chain and field services, and drive risk mitigation to keep projects on track. This role emphasizes proactive communication and leadership across diverse teams.