We’re 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.
What YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:In this position, you will get to:
- Lead PMO and establish governance across Software and Mechanical programs
- Drive execution using NPD stage-gate, Agile, and hybrid delivery models
- Own program delivery (scope, schedule, cost, quality) with strong accountability
- Manage cross-functional risks, dependencies, and global stakeholder alignment
- Provide executive-level reporting (MBRs, QBRs) with clear insights
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers
- Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and digital tool adoption (Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
- 10–15+ years of experience in program/project management in engineering environments
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Experience managing cross-functional software, mechanical, and simulation programs
- Strong ability to understand business and customer requirements
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies
- Understanding of engineering lifecycle including NPD/NPI
- Data-driven execution with metrics, dashboards, and reporting
- Strong risk management and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to operate effectively in a global matrix organization
- High adaptability, ownership, and accountability mindset
WE HAVE:
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 believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. 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 that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
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’re known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
- 10-15+ years of experience in program/project management in engineering environments
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Experience managing cross-functional software, mechanical, and simulation programs
- Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies
- Understanding of engineering lifecycle including NPD/NPI
- Data-driven execution with metrics, dashboards, and reporting
- Strong risk management and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a global matrix organization
- Experience with digital tools and adoption (Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet)
nVent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about nVent and has not been reviewed or approved by nVent.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears well-developed, including a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match administered through Fidelity. Stock ownership opportunities are also offered through an employee stock purchase plan with a matching contribution.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans, and mental health resources. Additional protection benefits like disability and life/AD&D coverage are also included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings include vacation, separate sick time for hourly employees, floating holidays, and paid volunteer time. Paid parental leave is available for up to six weeks within the first 12 months to bond with a new child.
nVent Insights
What We Do
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. 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 that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
Why Work With Us
At nVent, our employees bring bold ideas, are authentic and build the future of a more sustainable and electrified world. Promoting a culture of inclusion is a cornerstone of our strategy and is woven throughout our organization. We believe that diverse perspectives are key to our company’s ability to innovate for our customers and grow.
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