Cross-Functional Program Manager - New Product Development

Vertiv Corporation; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Program Management Specialist to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and other groups for new product development and sustaining projects. Based onsite in Delaware, OH, you will manage scope, cost, and schedule and report progress to executives.

The role requires 2–5 years in project engineering or management, strong problem solving and data analysis skills, and proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, AppSheet, and MS Office 365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Business, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other technical degree; MBA is a plus.

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

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

AppSheet

MS Office 365

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Program Management Specialist to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and other groups for new product development and sustaining projects. Based onsite in Delaware, OH, you will manage scope, cost, and schedule and report progress to executives.

The role requires 2–5 years in project engineering or management, strong problem solving and data analysis skills, and proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, AppSheet, and MS Office 365.