Growth Programs Lead, Americas Service

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Program Manager to drive growth initiatives across the Americas Service organization. You will lead growth programs, coordinate with engineering, operations, sales and service to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes building detailed project plans, managing budgets, and using standard PM tools. You will serve as the main contact for stakeholders, escalate issues, and push for continuous process improvements

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing and delivering large, complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills for meetings and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal leadership across organizations, departments, and regions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of power systems, energy, industrial, thermal, HVAC, data center, or related industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth programs within the North America service organization, delivering on time and within scope.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align program activities with organizational goals. Develop a RACI Matrix to ensure functional groups understand roles, responsibilities and deliverables.
• Monitor and track program progress, addressing challenges to ensure timely execution and high-quality outcomes. Establish and implement processes with a focus on hand-offs between functional areas.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation. Utilize standard Project Management tools to conduct the project effectively.
• Serve as the key point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, milestones, and risks.
• Escalate and create urgency around issues that impede project success; coordinate resolutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure growth programs align with broader business strategies and objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in program management processes to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Work with Growth Program Office to define methods and enforce best practices across projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project scheduling

RACI matrix

Budgeting and planning

Risk management

Process improvement

Fast-paced environments

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

PMP

Job description

Vertiv in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Program Manager to drive growth initiatives across the Americas Service organization. You will lead growth programs, coordinate with engineering, operations, sales and service to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes building detailed project plans, managing budgets, and using standard PM tools. You will serve as the main contact for stakeholders, escalate issues, and push for continuous process improvements