Program Manager NPDI

Vertiv; Burnfoot; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Burnfoot, Ireland, seeks a Program Manager NPDI Busbar LOB to lead cross-functional new product development and sustaining projects. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, and sales to optimize time to market, cost, and schedules.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and experience with waterfall project management methods in a manufacturing setting. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Programme Management- NPDI.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in New Product Development project management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution to deliver on time and budget.
• Monitor schedules and coordinate activities on the critical path.
• Provide executive updates to senior management and sponsors.
• Develop reporting to track schedule and cost.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall (Stage Gate)

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Gantt chart

KPI reporting

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Project / Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

MS Office 365

Job description

Job Description

Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear and Busbar manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project.

Job Title: Program Manager NPDI Busbar LOB

Function/Department: Busbar Line of Business (LOB)

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Global Programme Management- NPDI (Busbar)

Location: Burnfoot, IRE

Job Summary

The Program Manager is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional co-oridnation and completion of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Program Manager coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Program Manager must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
• Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Develop & Introduction process
• Assist project team members as required
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects

REQUIREMENTS

• 3~5 Years of experience in project management (This is an entry level position hence higher experience level will not be considered)
• Must have experience in New product development project management in a manufacturing industry

(Experience in IT is not considered)

• Must have experience in water fall ( stage gate) project management method
• Must have good communication skill in English
• Should have knowledge in risk management and risk response methods.
• Should have idea about Gantt Chart schedule management
• Experience in communication management among stake holders
• Experince in project KPI reporting
• Must have experience in project planning
• Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning
• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
• Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
• Process and results-oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
• Experience with 3-phase power distribution or Busbar products is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications,
• Microsoft Project or smartsheet experience preffered
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical engineering preffered.
• PMP or any other project management training preferred ( not compulsory)

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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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We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.