Program Manager

Vertiv Ireland Limited; Donegal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland Limited is seeking a Program Manager to lead new product development and sustaining engineering projects within a global data centre power solutions context. You will work across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, marketing and sales to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in program management, demonstrated NPDI experience in manufacturing, and strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience leading NPDI projects in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Waterfall/Stage Gate project management.
• Strong planning, scheduling and Gantt-chart skills.
• Proven KPI reporting and stakeholder communication experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPDI projects from concept through launch.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality and logistics teams.
• Monitor schedules, milestones and resource allocation.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain project plans, dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Ensure compliance with NPDI Stage Gate process.
• Foster effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery and performance.
• Contribute to a high-performing project environment.

Skills

Project management

NPDI experience

Stage Gate methodology

Gantt chart planning

KPI reporting

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

MS Office 365

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

PMP or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Join Vertiv and help shape the future of AI infrastructure. As demand for AI and hyperscale data centres continues to accelerate, Vertiv is expanding its Busbar business and is looking for talented Program Managers to join our New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) team. Our customers include some of the world's largest technology companies, including AWS, Google and Microsoft, and we're developing the next generation of critical power distribution solutions that support their rapidly growing infrastructure.

About Busbar; Busbar is an advanced power distribution system that delivers electricity from the main power source to servers, UPS systems, cooling equipment and other critical loads within data centres. Compared to traditional cable-based systems, Busbar solutions are more efficient, modular and scalable-making them a key technology for modern AI and hyperscale facilities.

If you enjoy bringing cross-functional teams together, driving new product launches and working on technology that powers the world's largest data centres, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of new product development and sustaining engineering projects from concept through to production. Working across multiple functions, you'll coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, marketing, sales and operations teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Program Manager with experience in manufacturing-based New Product Development who is looking to grow within a global technology leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional planning and execution of NPDI projects from concept through launch
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and aligned to agreed scope
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, supply chain and commercial teams
• Monitor project schedules, critical paths, milestones and resource allocation
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans and drive timely resolution of issues
• Prepare and deliver regular project updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards and KPI reporting
• Ensure compliance with Vertiv's New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) Stage Gate process
• Facilitate effective communication across internal and external stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and business performance
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing project environment

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 2 plus years' experience in Project or Program Management
• Experience managing New Product Development (NPD/NPDI) projects within a manufacturing environment
• Experience using Waterfall / Stage Gate project management methodologies
• Strong project planning and scheduling experience, including Gantt chart management
• Experience with project KPI reporting and stakeholder communication
• Knowledge of project risk management and mitigation techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and project meetings
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to build strong relationships across multiple business functions and influence stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
• Experience within electrical power distribution, 3-phase power systems or Busbar products
• Experience working within a global manufacturing organisation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline is preferred
• PMP or other recognised Project Management qualification or training is advantageous but not essential

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