Business Architects & Project Management Office Manager

Vertiv; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Manager for the Project Management Office to lead end-to-end project delivery within Integrated Business Services. In this role, you will convert business priorities into action, manage project plans, and ensure successful implementation of initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in project management, experience with Data Center construction is preferred, and certifications in project management methodologies are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project management or transformation.
• Experience in Data Center construction or EPC projects is an advantage.
• Strong experience with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives from planning to stabilization.
• Drive follow-through across workstreams by managing project trackers.
• Support automation and workflow improvement with technology teams.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Process Mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)

Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2), Lean Six Sigma, Agile certification

Job description

Job Description

The Manager – Project Management Office is responsible for leading and supporting end-to-end program and project delivery across Integrated Business Services and supported functions. This role converts business priorities, operational needs, and improvement opportunities into clear project plans, timelines, owners, risks, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects and continuous improvement initiatives from planning to implementation, stabilization, and results tracking.
• Convert business needs, problem statements, and improvement opportunities into clear project plans, milestones, owners, timelines, risks, and success measures.
• Facilitate current-state reviews, process mapping, root cause analysis, and gap identification to understand pain points, delays, rework, manual effort, and handoff issues.
• Partner with process owners and stakeholders to simplify, standardize, and improve ways of working across teams and functions.
• Drive day-to-day follow-through across workstreams by managing project trackers, action logs, risks, issues, decisions, and status updates.
• Ensure project outputs are practical, documented, implemented, and embedded into daily operations to improve turnaround time, quality, productivity, visibility, and stakeholder experience.

Governance, Visibility, and Accountability

• Set up and manage governance routines, project reviews, executive updates, and stakeholder forums for assigned programs.
• Maintain clear visibility of project status, key milestones, risks, issues, decisions, action items, and ownership.
• Use standard project management tools, templates, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track progress consistently.
• Escalate risks and decisions early, ensure follow-through on actions, and drive closure of open items.
• Provide leadership with clear updates, practical recommendations, and decision-ready information.

Stakeholder Alignment and Process Improvement

• Work with Functional Leaders, process owners, Hub Leaders, Hub Teams, and other stakeholders to align on priorities, scope, resources, and timelines.
• Facilitate working sessions to understand current-state processes, pain points, handoffs, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Support process standardization, simplification, documentation, and future-state design to improve efficiency, quality, and service delivery.
• Ensure transformation plans are practical, aligned with business needs, and supported by the right owners.
• Drive adoption of new ways of working through clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and structured change support.

Digital Enablement and Execution Support

• Work with Technology, Intelligent Automation, reporting teams, and process owners to identify opportunities for automation, dashboards, workflow improvement, and better data visibility.
• Support the implementation of tools and reporting mechanisms that improve tracking, transparency, and decision-making.
• Build project management discipline across assigned teams through clear templates, routines, roles, and follow-up mechanisms.
• Promote a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, accountability, and practical problem solving.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or related field
• Experience in Data Center construction, MEP, critical infrastructure, or EPC projects is an added advantage
• Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2), Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Continuous Improvement certification is an advantage.

Experience

• At least 8+ years of experience in project management, program management, transformation, continuous improvement, or shared services operations.
• Proven hands‑on experience leading end‑to‑end transformation projects, from planning and stakeholder alignment to execution, stabilization, and benefits tracking.
• Hands‑on experience managing project plans, milestones, risks, issues, action logs, governance routines, executive updates, and delivery dashboards.
• Strong experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders across Human Resources, Finance, Technology, Operations, or Global Business Services, etc.
• Practical experience in process improvement, Lean tools, process mapping, standard work, automation support, reporting, and operational performance improvement.

Competencies

• Ability to drive complex projects with urgency, structure, and clear ownership, even through ambiguity, blockers, or pressure.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and follow‑through skills to keep milestones, actions, and deliverables on track.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to align cross‑functional teams and support decision‑making.
• Ability to simplify complex issues into clear risks, options, actions, and recommendations.
• Strong problem‑solving and continuous improvement mindset, with focus on root cause, practical solutions, and measurable outcomes.

Travel: 10-20%

About The Team

Work Authorization
Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.