Senior Data Center Project Lead

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Senior Project Manager in Pelzer, SC to lead data center customer projects from order acknowledgment through startup. You will coordinate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Field Services and Finance to ensure on-time delivery and exceptional customer service.

The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a matrixed environment. Construction/UPS knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior project management experience required. Construction project management is a plus.
• Prior power distribution equipment experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, including conducting effective meetings and presentations.
• Must be able to work in a matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of construction, electrical and mechanical contracting is a plus.
• Critical infrastructure and data center expertise with UPS, thermal, battery and monitoring is a plus.
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing processes, data center infrastructure and commissioning processes is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• MBA preferred
• PMP preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) to help define and develop methods and procedures and institute best practices. Ensures all procedures are enforced on projects.
• Define the required project scope of work and all tasks required to deliver. Collaborate with functional group leaders to develop project execution plans. Coordinate with Order Management, plant production, Logistics, contractors, services, and warranty groups throughout the project, serving as primary point of escalation for potential conflicts to avoid impact to the customer.
• Follow reporting and tracking processes to assure the project is on target for quality, schedule, and cost targets. Track project reporting and KPI's. Document meeting notes, action items and follow through to completion.
• Ensure service and delivery execution and delivery of contract requirements and customer expectations by enforcing cross-functional management of project execution teams.
• Identify project risks and accompanying risk mitigation plan to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner and communicated to the stakeholders.
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on a critical path. Coordinate the team to implement short term and long-term resolution.
• Build, develop and maintain business relationships with key stakeholders (contractors, customers, suppliers etc.)
• Ensure service and delivery execution and delivery of contract requirements and customer expectations by collaborating with cross-functional operational teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Meetings & presentations

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

PMP preferred

Job description

Vertiv seeks a Senior Project Manager in Pelzer, SC to lead data center customer projects from order acknowledgment through startup. You will coordinate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Field Services and Finance to ensure on-time delivery and exceptional customer service.

The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a matrixed environment. Construction/UPS knowledge is a plus.