Program Management Specialist

Vertiv Group Corporation; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Program Management Specialist to lead cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects across functions, regions, and cultures. You will coordinate engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and other areas to optimize time to market while controlling cost and schedule.

Based onsite at the Delaware, OH location, the role requires strong leadership, NPDI experience, and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or other technical field; MBA is a plus.
• 2 to 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or a Project Manager, preferably in a new product development environment (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.
• Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives.
• Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet & AppSheet.

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

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

AppSheet

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Summary

The Program Management Specialist is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Program Management Specialist coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Program Management Specialist must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.

This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH location.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts in Business, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other technical degree; Master of Business Administration is a plus.
• 2 to 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or 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
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet & AppSheet

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• CustomerFocus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIVBEHAVIORS

• Ownit
• Actwith urgency
• Foster acustomer-first mindset
• Thinkbigandexecute
• Lead byexample
• Drivecontinuous improvement
• Learn andseek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv(NYSE: VRT)brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable itscustomers’ vital applicationstoruncontinuously,perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communicationnetworksand commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio ofpower, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services thatextendfrom the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered inWesterville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around34,000 peopleand does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email [e-mail].