Project Manager, Global Strategic Account Execution

Vertiv Co; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Project Manager to lead national critical infrastructure and data center projects. The role focuses on relationships from pre-sales to commissioning, with emphasis on effective communication across multiple organizations.

You will work with Oracle, Smartsheet and Power BI to streamline execution, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met. Strong PM skills and customer focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in infrastructure or data-center contexts.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical contracting is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for critical infrastructure and data centers from pre-sales through commissioning.
• Coordinate resources across functional groups and manage schedule, budget and scope.
• Escalate issues and drive timely resolution with stakeholders through effective meetings and presentational skills.
• Maintain safety culture and follow project reporting for quality and cost targets.
• Utilize Oracle, Smartsheet and Power BI to support project execution.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

SUMMARY

Vertiv’s Global Strategic Account (GSA) organization is hiring a Project Manager to lead projects 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. This person will also focus on our digital platforms, mainly Oracle, Smartsheet and Power BI which is used to aid in the execution of our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Coordinate with order management, plant production, logistics, contractors, services, and warranty groups throughout the project, escalating potential conflicts to avoid impact to the customer.
• Work closely with the jobsite and field resources to ensure understanding and communication of the schedule, budget, and scope. Visit the site periodically to establish relationships with key contractor and customer personnel.
• 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. 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.
• Responsible for the financial performance on assigned projects. Must be able to create cost budget, track and investigate spend and maintain established margins on project.
• 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 Job 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.
• 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
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing processes, data center infrastructure and commissioning processes is helpful.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• None

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 25-30%
• Variable schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Virginia locality is between $90,000 to $120,000 per year — salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee’s role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.