Systems and Controls Manager

Milwaukee Succeeds; Racine (WI); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine is seeking a Systems & Controls Manager to lead field operations for data center projects across regions. You will supervise field technicians, drive project planning and risk management, and partner with leaders to ensure alignment with delivery commitments.

You will bring 10+ years in industry with 5+ years in leadership and 3+ years in datacenter controls, plus certifications such as Tridium Niagara and PMP/CAPM. Travel is 30%+.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role and at least 3 years in datacenter controls, focusing on critical cooling controls.
• Prior experience delivering data center projects at large-scale facilities for major technology clients is highly preferred.
• Experience managing in-field site operations across multiple sites, and projects specific to data center controls installations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee operations across a team of field technicians across regions, projects, and sites, ensuring high quality, service levels and customer satisfaction while delivering complex projects.
• Manage and mentor field technicians, providing support, resources, and direction for their teams and projects.
• Conduct regular site and project reviews with field technicians to monitor performance, address challenges, and implement process improvements.
• Align with leadership on resourcing, project timelines, and strategy to ensure consistency in operational delivery.
• Serve as regional point of contact for customer escalations, maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in strategy development to enable delivery of all aspects of Controls projects.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Prioritization

Critical cooling

Tridium Niagara

PMP/CAPM

Carel

Distech

Delta

Siemens

ALC

OSHA standards

Building codes

Education

Bachelors in Eng

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

The Systems & Controls Manager is responsible for managing all Systems & Controls operations projects across multiple customer sites within a region. This role is responsible for managing all Systems & Controls project activities, including scoping & supporting bids, project planning, resourcing, cost, schedule, quality & risk management, and reporting with a high emphasis towards customer satisfaction. The Systems & Controls Manager directly manages the field controls technicians, and provides a hands‑on leadership driving strategic clarity, informed decision‑making, and actions to deliver high performance to baseline commitments. This role also collaborates with cross‑functional teams to support operational goals and meet customer requirements across multiple projects and sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee operations across a team of field technicians across regions, projects, and sites, while sustaining a high quality, service level and customer satisfaction to resource and deliver complexed projects
• Manage and mentor field technicians, providing support, resources, and direction for their teams and projects.
• Conduct regular site and project reviews with field technicians to monitor performance, address any challenges, and implement process improvements.
• Align with leadership on resourcing, project timelines, and strategy to ensure consistency in operational delivery.
• Serve as regional point of contact for customer escalations, maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in strategy development to enable delivery of all aspect of Controls projects.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Experience.
  • 10+ years of industry experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role and at least 3 years in datacenter controls, BAS & EPMS , with a focus on critical cooling controls.
  • Prior experience delivering data center projects at large‑scale datacenter facilities for major technology clients is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing in‑field site operations across multiple sites, and projects specific to data center controls installations.
• Skills.
  • Strong program management skills in planning, scheduling, cost and risk management with ability to address scope variations
  • Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations.
  • Proven track record of understanding critical cooling infrastructure such as Air‑Cooled, Water‑Cooled Chillers and CRAH’s.
  • Professional certifications in Tridium Niagara, a PMI PMP or CAPM certification is also preferred
  • Experience with controls tools in Carel, Distech, Delta, Siemens or ALC strongly recommended
  • In‑depth operating knowledge of building code & OSHA safety standards
• Operating behaviors
  • Demonstrates a bias for action
  • Exhibits leadership through self and others
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Demonstrates customer centricity
• Candidates must be able to legally drive and work in US without sponsorship

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Electronic, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering , or a related field highly preferred - or extensive equivalent experience.

Travel

• 30%+

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well‑being

• Day One
• Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
• Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
• 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive time‑off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information:MyModine Benefits

Modine is 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, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $98k-$130k. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Modine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Welcomes all Qualified Applicants!

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.