Project Manager

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

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Project Manager for the Project Execution Services group to lead process, tools, training and governance for critical infrastructure and data center projects across the United States. You will build relationships from pre-sales through commissioning to ensure repeatable processes and consistently strong project execution.

This role requires effective communication with stakeholders at all levels and across multiple organizations, with travel 25–30% and a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience with infrastructure focus.
• MBA preferred; PMP certification encouraged.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PMO to define methods, procedures and best practices.
• Create project scope with technical and sales teams; define roles and deliverables.
• Resource planning; develop RACI matrix; ensure cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

MBA preferred

PMP certification

Job description

Vertiv’s Project Execution Services (PES) organization is hiring a Project Manager to lead process, tool, training and governance for critical infrastructure and data center projects nationally for our thermal, power, battery and monitoring products. This person will focus on establishing relationships and processes from pre-sales through equipment commissioning to ensure a smooth repeatable process is established, implemented and followed. This job requires effective communication with all levels of multiple organizations.

Position Summary

Vertiv’s Project Execution Services (PES) organization is hiring a Project Manager to lead process, tool, training and governance for critical infrastructure and data center projects nationally for our thermal, power, battery and monitoring products. This person will focus on establishing relationships and processes from pre-sales through equipment commissioning to ensure a smooth repeatable process is established, implemented and followed. This job requires effective communication with all levels of multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) to help define and develop methods and procedures and institute best practices. Ensure the procedures are enforced on your projects
• Create the project scope of work in conjunction with the technical and relationship sales team defining Vertiv responsibilities as well as other stakeholders. Utilize standard Project Management tools to conduct the project effectively, achieving quality, financial and schedule targets.
• Define and obtain the appropriate resources required to fulfill the project scope of work. Work with all functional group leaders to develop the project organizational resource chart. Develop a RACI Matrix to ensure functional groups understand roles, responsibilities and deliverables.
• Coordinate with order management, plant production, logistics, contractors, services and warranty groups throughout the project, escalating potential conflicts to avoid impact to the customer, and balance large projects demand with flow business.
• Work closely with the Site Manager (SM) to ensure understanding and communication of the schedule, budget and scope. Visit the site periodically to establish relationships with SM and key contractor and customer personnel.
• Evaluate alternative delivery methods to help ensure success of the project utilizing the expertise in other functional areas of the organization. Establish and implement processes with a focus on hand-off's between functional areas.
• Escalate and create urgency around any issues that would impede the success of the project. Ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner and communicated to the stakeholders. Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path. Coordinate the team to implement short term and long-term resolution. Must have ability to communicate effectively, including conducting effective meetings and presentations.
• Follow Reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for quality, schedule and cost targets. Establish project reporting and KPI's. Document meeting notes, action items and follow through to completion.
• Be proactive in establishing a culture of Safety for each project. Host periodic safety meetings to ensure the project is always considering safety first.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of project management experience, critical infrastructure expertise with UPS, thermal, battery and monitoring is a plus. Knowledge of construction, electrical and mechanical contracting. Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing processes, data center infrastructure and commissioning processes is helpful.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Associates degree or equivalent experience. MBA preferred.
• Licensures/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Special Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

POSITIONS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Travel: 25 to 30%
• Variable schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

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

About Us

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
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

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

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