Executive Project Manager - Data Centers

Trane Technologies plc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc is seeking a seasoned project executive to lead large, high-visibility data center projects for strategic customers. You will own the customer relationship through project execution, coordinating with engineering, operations, logistics, sales, quality, and regional teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

This role drives risk management, scope control, and documentation, builds executive-level relationships, and shapes scalable best practices across regions to

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing large, complex, customer-facing projects, ideally in data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and coordination across cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, logistics, sales, and field execution.
• Proven ability to manage high-value customer relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact.
• Experience overseeing projects from order intake through manufacturing, shipment, deployment, and final handoff.
• Strong understanding of risk management, escalation handling, schedule coordination, and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage technical, commercial, and logistical requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, especially for documentation, compliance, and execution readiness.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to simplify processes and improve outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively across regions and maintain consistency in execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary post-order liaison for large, strategic customers.
• Own the customer relationship throughout project execution, providing transparency, responsiveness, and a high-quality experience.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, escalations, and scope changes to protect delivery schedules, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate across project engineering, factory operations, logistics, sales, and regional execution teams to ensure accurate and timely information flow.
• Ensure technical, commercial, and logistical requirements are captured, validated, and communicated before and during production.
• Serve as the execution lead for the customer, enabling fast decision-making and issue resolution.
• Oversee the full equipment order lifecycle, including: order readiness, factory intake, production coordination, storage, staging, shipment planning, field deployment and handoff.
• Ensure storage, handling, and shipment requirements meet internal standards and customer-specific obligations.
• Ensure all required documentation—technical, commercial, regulatory, and customer-specific—complete and delivered on time.
• Partner with quality teams to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Drive consistency in execution practices across projects and regions.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and execution risks, and provide structured feedback to improve future project delivery.
• Support the development of repeatable best practices for managing large, complex customer programs in the data center space.

Skills

8+ years managing large, complex, cust

Strong leadership & cross-functional

High-value customer relationships

Order-to-delivery project oversight

Risk management & quality assurance

Technical/commercial/logistical reqs

Excellent communication & problem‑solv

Detail-oriented with documentation

Continuous improvement mindset

Cross-regional execution

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where is the work: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What Is In It For You

Lead large, high-visibility data center projects for strategic customers.

Serve in a highly impactful role with direct influence on customer satisfaction and business success.

Partner with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, logistics, sales, quality, and field execution.

Drive continuous improvement and help shape scalable best practices for complex project delivery.

Build strong executive-level customer relationships and become a trusted advisor during critical project execution phases.

Take ownership of end-to-end delivery and make a measurable impact on quality, speed, and consistency across regions.

What You Will Do

Act as the primary post-order liaison for large, strategic customers, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and internal execution.

Own the customer relationship throughout project execution, providing transparency, responsiveness, and a consistently high-quality experience.

Proactively identify and manage risks, escalations, and scope changes to protect delivery schedules, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Coordinate across project engineering, factory operations, logistics, sales, and regional execution teams to ensure accurate and timely information flow.

Ensure technical, commercial, and logistical requirements are captured, validated, and communicated before and during production.

Serve as the execution lead for the customer, enabling fast decision-making and issue resolution.

Oversee the full equipment order lifecycle, including:

• Order readiness and factory intake
• Production coordination and release
• Storage, staging, and shipment planning
• Field deployment and handoff

Ensure storage, handling, and shipment requirements meet internal standards and customer-specific obligations.

Ensure all required documentation—technical, commercial, regulatory, and customer-specific—complete, accurate, and delivered on time.

Partner with quality teams to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met or exceeded.

Drive consistency in execution practices across projects and regions.

Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and execution risks, and provide structured feedback to improve future project delivery.

Support the development of repeatable best practices for managing large, complex customer programs in the data center space.

What You Will Bring

• 8+ years of experience managing large, complex, customer-facing projects or programs, ideally in data centers, critical infrastructure, HVAC, or industrial equipment environments.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, logistics, sales, and field execution.
• Proven ability to manage high-value customer relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact for strategic accounts.
• Experience overseeing projects from order intake through manufacturing, shipment, deployment, and final handoff.
• Strong understanding of project execution disciplines, including risk management, escalation handling, schedule coordination, and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage technical, commercial, and logistical requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, especially related to documentation, compliance, and execution readiness.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve customer outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively across regions and maintain consistency in execution for complex customer programs.

This position requires a strong leader who can coordinate across engineering, factory operations, logistics, sales, quality, and regional execution teams while proactively managing risks, escalations, documentation, and project milestones. The ideal candidate brings deep project execution experience, strong customer relationship skills, and the ability to drive consistency and continuous improvement across complex, high-value projects.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $123,721.66 - $199,300.00 Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: Yes Sales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status. Thrive at work and at home: Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role: Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

At Trane Technologies, we’re climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well-being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share.

Learn more about what we do & how we do it. Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it’s the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what’s possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world. With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life’s demands, and more – you’ll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us.

At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at: [e-mail]