Key Account Program Manager Data Center & Networking Solutions

Nvent - Anoka, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Anoka, MN

10,001+ employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Key Account Program Manager for Data Center & Networking Solutions at nVent is responsible for leading assigned programs to support the growth of the Data Center business within the Enclosures Segment. This role involves collaborating with sales to achieve revenue targets, managing the life cycle of programs, and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires a strong focus on multi-functional support, effective quoting, and resource allocation to drive successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead assigned programs and assist sales with achieving revenue growth targets.
• Facilitate multi-functional support for assigned programs around life cycle management, including prototypes, manufacturing locations, and programs from ramp-up to end-of-life.
• Maintain margins by driving pricing and appropriate adjustments based on inflation and current market trends.
• Partner with sales on winning new business on key accounts, driving effective quoting and launching new business using the 3D process and employing multi-functional teams.
• Work with multi-functional partners to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and working capital components are met for assigned programs.
• Support internal and external programs and business reviews as requested.
• Work with engineering to prioritize and/or justify resource allocations for the project to be successful.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with several years in project/program management in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work hybrid from Anoka, MN, and travel 25% on average.
• Knowledge of plant operations, suppliers, engineering, and capabilities including personnel and their respective responsibilities.
• General knowledge of material flow, planning, scheduling, supply management/purchasing, inventory, costing, shipping/receiving, NAFTA, export, and ISO quality procedures.
• Knowledge of business systems such as JD Edwards, CAD software applications along with skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated skills in contingency planning effectively implementing schedules and rapid changes in customer demand.
• Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address differences of opinion or fact and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.
• Ability to develop projects and initiatives, measuring, and delivering results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to support the lives of employees.
• Commitment to strengthen communities through philanthropic activities.
• Inclusion and diversity initiatives that celebrate authenticity.