NPDI Project Manager - Thermal Management

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

Job summary

Vertiv in Piove di Sacco, Italy, is seeking a NPDI Project Manager to lead new product development and engineered-to-order projects across multiple plants and regions. You will coordinate engineering, product management, operations, procurement, and quality to ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment, driving cost targets and time-to-market.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 3+ years in project/program management, PMP preferred, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master 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.
• Good project management skills; PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, primarily in Europe.
• Experience in HVAC sector and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for NPDI: new product development, engineered-to-order customization, or transfers across regions.
• Develop and execute project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation while managing risks and dependencies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product management, manufacturing, operations, procurement, QA, logistics, service, and sales.
• Monitor project progress, budget utilization, and KPIs; report to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify risks and issues; implement recovery plans and continuous improvement in the development process.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define product requirements and with Engineering to validate compliant solutions at competitive cost.
• Complete post-launch analysis and capture feedback for future iterations.

Job description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking a NPDI Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

The Project Manager will be part of the EMEA PMO team which manages the development of Thermal management products in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region.

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 Engineering, Business, or related field (Master degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project/Program Manager, leading projects or programs in a structured organization
• 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.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR 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

The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy is between 48.000€ to 60.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.

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