Program Manager NPDI

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

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland Limited in Burnfoot, Ireland, seeks a Program Manager NPDI Busbar to coordinate new product development and sustaining projects across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics. You will drive time-to-market, budget control, and resources allocation, working with regional and global stakeholders.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing project management, experience with waterfall/stage-gate processes, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in waterfall/stage-gate project management methodology.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of risk management and risk response methods.
• Familiarity with Gantt chart schedule management.
• Experience leading cross-functional meetings and presenting to groups.
• Experience with project KPI reporting and planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Experience with 3‑phase power distribution or Busbar products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and scope.
• Monitor team schedules and coordinate activities on the critical path.
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and sponsors.
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to keep projects on target for schedule and cost.
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to prevent slips; develop contingency plans.
• Ensure adherence to NPDI, New Product Develop & Introduction processes.
• Assist project team members as required and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Risk management

Gantt chart scheduling

KPI reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

PMP training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Office 365

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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