Associate Director - Project Management Operations

Overview

We are looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success—and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

• Partner with executive leadership to align project initiatives with strategic business priorities and long-term operational goals.

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle management
  , including scope definition, budgeting, resource planning, risk assessment, and execution strategy.

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans
  , including timelines, staffing models, resource allocation, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration across departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and efficient execution of project objectives.

• Monitor and communicate project performance
  , proactively identifying risks, mitigating issues, and ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

• Establish and maintain project governance standards
  , ensuring consistency in methodologies, reporting, and documentation.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project team members; foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Champion process improvement initiatives
  , leveraging Lean or continuous improvement methodologies to optimize efficiency and outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree or PMP certification preferred).

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience
  , with demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience in construction and/or general contractor project environments (highly preferred).

• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
  .

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  .

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  , with the ability to clearly convey complex information.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day.

• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.

• We celebrate more than 100 years of innovation across brands including nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We are innovative, dedicated to integrity, customer-focused, collaborative, optimistic, and accountable for performance.

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will consider factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and performance. Where minimum wage requirements exist, compensation will comply.

Compensation Range: $ - $

Depending on the position offered, employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

We value our people and their health and well-being. Our benefits package for eligible full-time employees includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan with company match.

• Additional benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver and parental leave, PTO including volunteer time, well-being programs, and legal protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset, and inclusion and diversity are core to our culture.

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