Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager
Duration: 4+ months contract with high possibility for extension
Location: Westerville, OH - Onsite
Overview
- A Project Manager with 5–10 years PM experience — ideally technical background (HVAC, mechanical, data center cooling).
- PMP certification is a strong differentiator (HM will interview PMP candidates first).
- Must be very strong at scheduling (Gantt chart experience mandatory | MS Project or Smartsheet). High-volume scheduling / central POC for many concurrent tests.
- Able to speak technically to engineers and technical sales (doesn’t need to write tests but must understand the technical context).
- Experience managing projects >$1M preferred.
- Comfortable onsite at Westerville, OH ; travel minimal (~25% or less), reimbursed.
- Strong communicator, organized, thrives in fast-paced / first-to-market environments.
- Preferred: HVAC or thermal/data-center cooling experience, bilingual EN/ES helpful.
Job description
Lab Scheduling & Prioritization
Coordinate factory witness test schedules across three primary lab locations:
- Dearborn, OH
- Monterrey, MX
- Tijuana, MX
Prioritize testing activities based on:
- Manufacturing readiness and production schedules
- Sales commitments and customer urgency
- Product type and lab capabilities
- Ensure optimal utilization of lab resources and avoid scheduling conflicts.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as the liaison between manufacturing, engineering, lab operations, and sales teams to align on test objectives and logistics.
- Facilitate communication and alignment across departments to ensure readiness and minimize delays.
- Ensure all required documentation, equipment, and personnel are prepared ahead of scheduled tests.
Customer Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers attending factory witness tests.
- Coordinate logistics for customer visits, including travel, accommodations, and site access.
- Ensure customers are informed of test schedules, protocols, and any changes or delays.
Travel & On-Site Support
- Travel to lab locations as needed to support high-priority witness tests and ensure schedules are maintained.
- Provide on-site coordination and issue resolution during critical testing events.
Process Oversight & Documentation
- Monitor the progress of scheduled tests and escalate issues that may impact timelines or customer satisfaction.
- Ensure that test documentation, certifications, and reports are delivered promptly and accurately.
- Track and report on test completion rates, customer feedback, and scheduling efficiency.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of data center thermal management technologies, including chillers, fan walls, and liquid cooling systems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, especially in customer-facing scenarios.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and ERP systems.
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, including to Dearborn, Monterrey, and Tijuana.
Preferred Attributes:
- Familiarity with direct-to-chip liquid cooling architectures and CDU integration.
- Experience with fan wall deployments and airflow optimization in white space environments.
- Multilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) are a plus.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project coordination or program management, preferably in HVAC, cooling systems, or data center infrastructure.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing customer-facing technical projects.
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