Product Line Project Manager, Global Procurement

Vertiv; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Product Line Project Manager to drive the NPDI process end-to-end for designated product lines. You will report into the central program management group while embedded with product line engineering teams, guiding cross-functional teams through the seven-gate journey from concept to market introduction and closure.

You will own schedules, cost tracking, risk management, and governance, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5–8 years of project management experience in product development, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing stage- gate or phase- gate product development processes end-to-end.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPDI projects through all seven phases and gates.
• Manage cross-functional project teams across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and more.
• Own the project schedule, gate deliverables, and advancement checklists.
• Execute Product Cost Process and track costs at each gate milestone.
• Coordinate with Procurement NPDI Leads on strategic sourcing and BOM health.
• Provide project status to senior leadership and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

The Product Line Project Manager executes Vertiv’s NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction) process end-to-end for assigned product lines. Reporting into the central program management group while embedded within product line engineering teams, this role manages cross-functional project teams through the full 7-gate process—from concept approval through market introduction and project closure—covering all business units.

Job Description

The Product Line Project Manager executes Vertiv’s NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction) process end-to-end for assigned product lines. Reporting into the central program management group while embedded within product line engineering teams, this role manages cross-functional project teams through the full 7-gate process—from concept approval through market introduction and project closure—covering all business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NPDI projects through all seven phases and gates: Approve Idea → Approve Concept → Approve Development → Approve Launch → Approve Market Introduction → Approve Business Performance → Approve Project Closure
• Manage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Services, and Global Offering Management
• Own the project schedule, gate deliverables, and advancement checklists in Smartsheet; maintain the standard Smartsheet directory and SharePoint structure
• Execute the Product Cost Process using standard templates; track actual vs. target cost and Max Cost targets at each gate milestone
• Manage the Business Case Calculator (BCC) and revenue model; ensure Revenue, Margin, VCM, Gross Margin, Product Cost, Price, and Volume metrics are on track
• Coordinate with Procurement NPDI Leads on Strategic Sourcing Analysis, BOM Health Scorecards, and Single/Sole Source mitigation plans
• Provision new projects: name, number, Smartsheet directory, SharePoint site, dashboard, contact lists, and standard schedule
• Manage project risks, issues, and action items; maintain a current Risk & Issues Log and elevate blockers to program leadership
• Coordinate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments with engineering teams at key gate transitions
• Support manufacturing readiness planning and SIOP demand forecasting as products approach commercial launch
• Report project status to product line leaders and central PMO leadership; present at gate review meetings
• Drive continuous improvement in NPDI process tools, templates, and governance standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred
• 5–8 years of project management experience in product development, engineering, or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience managing stage‑gate or phase‑gate product development processes end-to-end
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent project management tools
• Experience with cross‑functional team leadership across engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial functions
• Strong knowledge of BOM management, product costing methodologies, and supply chain readiness activities
• Experience in Power, Thermal, IT Systems, or critical infrastructure industries preferred
• PMP certification required; NPDP or Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High‑Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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