Project Manager, Data Center Services

Schneider Electric; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Data Center Solutions in the United States to own complex projects from PO through turnover, coordinating with customers, contractors, engineering, and field teams. You will drive schedules, risk reviews, and deliverables, ensuring flawless execution in data center environments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder communications, and maintain strong customer satisfaction while advancing initiatives across project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management, project coordination, services, or related experience preferred.
• Strong ownership mentality and accountability for project outcomes.
• Proven ability to drive issues to closure and keep projects moving forward.
• Strong customer focus with a commitment to client satisfaction.
• Excellent organization and project tracking skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing schedules, customers, and project deliverables.
• Willingness to learn and self-train on products, systems, and procedures.
• Experience in data centers, electrical infrastructure, construction, industrial, or technical environments preferred.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and effectively communicate with engineering and field teams.
• Strength in GSuite tools is expected.
• Bachelor's degree and/or PMP certification preferred, but not required.

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

Issue resolution

Ownership

Customer focus

Communication

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

GSuite

Problem-solving

Contractor coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

GSuite

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management, project coordination, services, or related experience preferred
• Passion for issue resolution is KEY!
• Strong ownership mentality and accountability for project outcomes
• Proven ability to drive issues to closure and keep projects moving forward
• Strong customer focus with a commitment to client satisfaction
• Excellent organization and project tracking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Resourceful problem-solver who takes initiative and finds answers
• Experience managing schedules, customers, and project deliverables
• Comfortable working with contractors, technical teams, and cross-functional partners
• Willingness to learn and self-train on products, systems, and procedures
• Experience in data centers, electrical infrastructure, construction, industrial, or technical environments preferred
• Ability to understand technical concepts and effectively communicate with engineering and field teams
• Strength in GSuite tools is expected
• Bachelor's degree and/or PMP certification preferred, but not required

What's in it for me?

• Join a fast-growing Data Center Solutions business supporting some of Schneider Electric's largest customers
• Lead high-visibility projects that directly impact customer success
• Gain exposure to complex data center, electrical infrastructure, and mission-critical environments
• Collaborate with experienced engineering, services, and project execution teams
• Develop expertise across project management, operations, supply chain, and customer engagement
• Work in an environment that values ownership, accountability, and continuous learning
• Grow your career through opportunities for advancement within Schneider Electric's expanding data center organization
• Be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and industry-leading solutions

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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