NPDI Project Manager Products and Solutions - Engineering Specialist

Vertiv Co; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co in Pune, India seeks a Project Manager to join the INDIA PMO team and drive end-to-end product development from inception to launch, including engineered-to-order customizations and regional transfers.

You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, operations, procurement, quality, logistics, service, marketing and sales to meet aggressive timelines while ensuring adherence to NPDI processes, budget and product cost targets.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project/Program Manager: 3–5 years in a structured organization.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing NPDI processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for new product development and customization.
• Coordinate projects from inception to product launch, including region-to-region transfers.
• Develop and execute project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and budget to meet targets.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and sales.
• Track progress and report KPIs to stakeholders and senior management.
• Mitigate risks and issues affecting timelines, scope, or quality.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency in development processes.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define requirements and ensure alignment with customer needs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Business degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

The Project Manager will be part of the INDIA PMO team which manages the development of Thermal management products.

The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for the management of projects aimed at new products development, to the customization of existing products upon specific client requests (Engineered to Order) or for products transfer from region to region from inception to product launch, coordinating the efforts of all involved departments (engineering, product management, manufacturing engineering, operations, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross-functional groups) to the successful completion of the project. The Project Manager has no direct reports but will manage people indirectly. The Project Manager is responsible for projects scope, schedule and budget. Project manager is also driving the team to achieve the objectives of product costs and Time to Market.

The projects to be followed spans different manufacturing plants, in different regions.

Project Manager must maintain continuous alignment of program scope with Company strategic business and other organizational objectives, make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness, highlight any possible situation hindering achievement of program results and elaborate a recovery plan.

The context in which the Project Manager operates is characterized bycomplex relationships in an international and multicultural environment, typical of large organizations.

The Project Manager therefore must be able to navigate complexities, foster relationships, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Lead end-to-end project management for new product development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure the projects are managed in accordance with the Corporate NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction) Process,
• Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, while effectively managing risks and dependencies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and foster a culture of teamwork to achieve project deliverables and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Work with management of different operating functions to identify and obtain required resources to adequately staff projects.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between various stakeholders, including engineering teams, operations, product offering and executive leadership.
• Track and report on project progress, budget utilization, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks and issues that may impact project timelines, scope, or quality.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and efficiency in the product development process.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Management team to define product requirements, specifications, and ensure alignment with customer needs and with the Engineering team to develop and validate solutions which are compliant with the requirements set, at a competitive product cost.
• Initiate and complete post-launch product analysis and feedback collection to inform future iterations and enhancements.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field (Master degree preferred).
• 3~5 years' experience as a Project/Program Manager, leading projects or programs in a structured organization. Overall Experience 7~10 years'
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization.
• Good Project management skills, PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams towards a common goal.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time, mainly within Europe, occasionally in other regions.
• Experience in the HVAC sector is preferred.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.