Global NPDI Project Lead & Engineering Manager

Vertiv Co; Tognana; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an NPDI Project Manager to join our team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, manufacturing, operations and more to drive new product development and engineered-to-order projects from inception to launch.

This role sits in the EMEA PMO and requires at least 3 years in project management, strong planning and risk management, and familiarity with Agile methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project/Program Manager in a structured organization.
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Vertiv is seeking an NPDI Project Manager to join our team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, manufacturing, operations and more to drive new product development and engineered-to-order projects from inception to launch.

This role sits in the EMEA PMO and requires at least 3 years in project management, strong planning and risk management, and familiarity with Agile methods.