AC Power Program Manager – NPD & Cross-Functional Lead

Vertiv; Delaware; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Delaware, OH is seeking a Sr. Program Manager (AC Power) to lead cross-functional new product development and sustaining projects, coordinating engineering, operations, procurement, and others to optimize time to market while controlling cost and schedule.

The role requires 8+ years PM experience, NPDI familiarity, strong leadership, and ability to present to senior management; onsite at Delaware, OH with the company culture of safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Business or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; MBA is a plus.
• 8+ years' experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a new product development environment (experience with NPDI)
• Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and to accomplish tasks
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, project planning
• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
• Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
• Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
• Experience with 3-phase power distribution or UPS systems is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, & Smartsheet

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
• Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction process
• Assist project team members as required
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects

Skills

Project management

NPDI experience

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

MS Office 365

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Presentation skills

Education

BA/BS in business or engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

Job description

Vertiv in Delaware, OH is seeking a Sr. Program Manager (AC Power) to lead cross-functional new product development and sustaining projects, coordinating engineering, operations, procurement, and others to optimize time to market while controlling cost and schedule.

The role requires 8+ years PM experience, NPDI familiarity, strong leadership, and ability to present to senior management; onsite at Delaware, OH with the company culture of safety, integrity, and teamwork.