Project Manager - Data Center Services

Schneider Electric Corp; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp's Data Center Services is seeking a Project Manager - Data Center to serve as the primary client contact and lead complex initiatives from kickoff to delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive risk and issue resolution to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes while delivering a high-touch, white-glove experience to key customers.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end project execution, managing Capex and Opex,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or a technical field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including data center exposure.
• Experience managing customer projects in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of customer projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, compliance, and delivery.
• Manage Capex and Opex projects within complex customer environments.
• Coordinate local and global teams across mono-technology and multi-system integration projects.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive project schedules and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Lead customer site meetings and internal project coordination meetings.
• Facilitate internal and external quality reviews to ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as a resource for technical questions, issue resolution, and project escalation management.
• Foster strong customer relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project execution processes.

Skills

Project management

Customer orientation

Communication

Risk management

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Operational efficiency

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Tools

GSuite

Job description

Project Manager - Data Center

Overview

Join Schneider Electric's Data Center Services (DCS) team as a Project Manager - Data Center, where you will serve as the primary point of contact for key customers and lead projects from kickoff through completion. This role is critical to delivering the high-touch, "white glove" experience expected by some of our highest-value clients. You will be responsible for driving successful project outcomes while balancing customer satisfaction, project execution, team coordination, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end execution of customer projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, compliance, and delivery.
• Manage both Capex and Opex projects within complex customer environments.
• Coordinate local and global teams across mono-technology and multi-system integration projects.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive project schedules and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Lead customer site meetings and internal project coordination meetings.
• Facilitate internal and external quality reviews to ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as a resource for technical questions, issue resolution, and project escalation management.
• Foster strong customer relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project execution processes.

Core Competencies

• Project Management: Coordinate resources, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables across complex customer projects.
• Customer Orientation: Deliver a best-in-class customer experience and build lasting client relationships.
• Communication: Lead clear and effective communication with customers, subcontractors, internal teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify challenges and develop mitigation plans to protect project timelines, budgets, and customer commitments.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions that keep projects aligned with customer expectations and business objectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Utilize project data and metrics to drive informed actions and continuous improvement.
• Operational Efficiency: Improve processes and execution strategies while maintaining quality standards.
• Prioritization: Effectively balance competing demands, deadlines, customer requests, and stakeholder needs.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Passion for issue resolution and ownership of customer challenges.
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and project success.
• Ability to independently manage projects while leveraging available support resources.
• Self-motivated learner with a willingness to develop expertise in products, systems, and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strategic mindset that connects project execution to broader business objectives.
• Ability to coach and guide team members through complex challenges and escalations.
• Desire to deliver a best-in-class customer experience for Schneider Electric's most strategic customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including some data center experience.
• Experience working directly with customers in a project-based environment.
• Experience within construction, technical services, mission critical, infrastructure, electrical, energy, or related industries.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace (GSuite) tools.
• Ability to manage