Data Center Manager

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Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

The primary purpose of a Data Center Manager in Trane Technologies is responsible for coordinating and driving the implementation of data center-related projects at the plant, supporting the sales team in improving project conversion efficiency, coordinating relevant internal plant functions to focus resources and collaborate efficiently, promoting data center product introduction, project execution, problem resolution, and plant capability building, and taking overall responsibility for the coordination and continuous improvement of subsequent quality issues.

This role must be grounded in the plant’s overall operational and business development needs, establish a collaborative advancement mechanism suited to the characteristics of the data center business, and continuously improve the plant’s responsiveness, delivery capability, problem-solving capability, and overall support capability in the data center business, thereby better supporting the company’s sustained growth in the data center business.

Where is the work:
Taicang, China

What you will do: 

• Drive the overall implementation of data center-related projects within the Taicang Plant, ensuring projects are executed according to plan, with quality and efficiency.

• Partner with Sales to support project opportunity conversion and facilitate smooth project landing from customer requirements to plant execution.

• Coordinate product introduction and provide leadership in resolving technical, process, execution, and quality-related issues through cross-functional collaboration.

• Identify capability gaps and lead initiatives to strengthen the plant’s readiness and support model for the growing data center business.

• Serve as the key coordinator among Sales, Engineering, PSS, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, ME, Finance, and Services to align priorities, mobilize resources, and accelerate project execution.

• Oversee quality issue management during and after project delivery, ensuring effective problem analysis, corrective actions, preventive measures, and closure.

• Manage and develop the Data Center Team, building a strong organization capable of driving project execution, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

• Solid experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, project management, or cross-functional coordination.

• Experience in product introduction, project execution, issue resolution, or plant capability building is preferred.

• Experience in data center, HVAC, thermal management, critical infrastructure, or related industries is a plus.

• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to drive complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and execution skills, with the ability to identify issues, coordinate resources, and drive closure effectively.

• Team management experience is preferred.

• Good English communication skills are preferred.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.