Mission Critical Project Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Mission Critical Project Manager in the United States.

We are seeking a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) and Building/Industrial Controls projects in high-stakes, mission-critical environments such as data centers. This role oversees the full project lifecycle—from scope definition through commissioning and closeout—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, field services, and commissioning teams to drive technical performance while managing resources, mitigating risks, and maintaining excellent client relationships. This position is ideal for a proactive, highly organized professional with a strong technical foundation and a track record of managing large-scale, complex projects.

Accountabilities

• Lead EPMS and controls projects from initiation to final turnover, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external teams across engineering, construction, commissioning, and client organizations.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, monitoring progress against milestones and financial targets.
• Identify, document, and manage change orders, collaborating with stakeholders to address scope deviations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.
• Facilitate status meetings, reporting, and post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Support commissioning, testing, design reviews, and factory/systems acceptance testing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and project documentation requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in EPMS, BMS, SCADA, or controls systems, preferably within mission-critical or data center environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Proven experience managing projects exceeding $10M with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, control systems integration, and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalents.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and flexibility to adjust work hours as project demands require.

• Competitive, merit-based compensation aligned with experience and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellness, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, continued education, and career advancement.
• Flexible and supportive work environment designed to foster growth and success.
• Access to industry-leading resources, tools, and mentorship to excel in project management.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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