Project Manager - IT

Company Profile:
Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT modular enclosures and accessories, including high-efficiency and high-density climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and edge applications. Rittal offers comprehensive solutions for IT deployments across a broad range of installation locations from the Factory Floor Edge to the Hyperscale data center.

Position Summary:
The Project Manager will oversee Data Center projects and serve as a liaison between various teams and partners. They will track and provide project status and audit reports, manage the risk, issue, and change resolution process, and work with teams to take corrective action as necessary. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate complex projects from inquiry through deployment and commissioning.

Primary Activities/Duties:
Project Management:

• Define and communicate project scope clearly.
• Create and manage project plans with clear assignments and timelines.
• Clarify duties, roles, and functions of team members.
• Foster a collaborative team environment encouraging contributions from all stakeholders.
• Monitor progress to anticipate delays and take corrective actions.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding project status, risks, costs, and benefits.

Coordinate Cross-functional Teams and Stakeholders:

• Act as liaison between internal Rittal Teams, Channel Partners, Third-party vendors, End Users, Engineering firms, integrators, MEP, GC, and commissioning teams to align project goals and deliverables and facilitate project success.

Project Coordination for different phases of Data Center projects:

• Inquiry Phase: Assist in managing responses, pricing, and proposals from all parties involved to ensure timely and accurate information.
• Order Phase: Support the ordering of Rittal and third-party components and services, ensuring lead times meet customer expectations.
• MEP/Construction Calls: Attend calls and ensure Rittal provides appropriate support and resources.
• Deployment Phase: Coordinate the delivery of products and scheduling of services from Rittal and other partners.
• Commissioning Phase: Assist in overseeing support coordination from Rittal and other partners to ensure successful project completion.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 0-3 years’ experience in the data center business, in roles that required face-to-the-customer and project coordination skills.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in IT projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience with IT Infrastructure and Data Centers preferred.
• Familiarity with MEP/construction processes is a plus.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Microsoft Office expertise.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE, including Disability/Vets.