Plant Execution Project Manager

Vertiv Group; Tognana; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Piove di Sacco, Italy seeks a Plant Execution Project Manager to lead the PET, coordinating with NPDI/ETO, Buyers, Planners, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time prototype and customer builds through BOM activation and execution.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering, PMP or Lean Six Sigma preferred, 5-7 years of PM experience in manufacturing, and strong BOM, ERP, and Agile experience; ERP systems proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field; PMP preferred.
• 5-7 years PM experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong BOM, NPDI/ETO, and Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Plant Execution Team; activate BOMs; manage on-time delivery using Agile standups and sprints.
• Manage build schedules; track material availability; report status and risks to leadership.
• Drive continuous BOM activation improvements and create standard handoff processes.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

NPDI/ETO processes

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PM certification (PMP) preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Project

Excel

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 Plant Execution Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

The Plant Execution Team (PET) Project Manager will receive objectives from the Plant Manager and actively engage with NPDI/ETO Project Managers, Buyers, Planners, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Operations teams engaged on the projects to be launched by the PET. The goal is to ensure on‑time delivery of all prototype and customer builds by driving rapid and accurate bill of materials activation and execution

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Lead the Plant Execution Team to activate and order bills of materials, coordinate with NPDI and ETO teams, and drive on‑time delivery of internal engineering prototypes, manufacturing prototypes, and customer builds. Host daily standups and execute 2 week sprints using Agile methods to deliver activation, ordering, and builds on time with quality. Drive team behaviors and culture to break through perceived barriers and/or process issues to deliver ON TIME to our customers needs – establish a culture of delivering on time. Eliminate siloed behaviors and have team function as one serving the needs of our customers.
• Manage build schedules, track material availability, identify and resolve material and process bottlenecks, and report build status, risks, and escalations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in bill of materials activation speed and accuracy and develop standard processes for plant execution handoffs from product development to plant teams.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field, or equivalent required
• Advanced degree preferred but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred5-7 years minimum of experience in project management within manufacturing, plant operations, or product development environments
• Strong understanding of bill of materials structure, activation, and procurement processes
• Experience working with New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) or Engineer-to-Order (ETO) processes
• Experience with Agile sprints/scrum master preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive accountability for on‑time delivery
• Strong communication skills to coordinate across product development, supply chain, procurement, and plant operations teams
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent builds with competing priorities and tight timelines
• Strong problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve material and process bottlenecks quickly
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office required (including Excel and Project)
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required
• Self‑starter capable of taking high‑level objectives and converting them into detailed execution plans

IfYOUare the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

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) is between 53.000€ to 65.000€ 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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