Project Manager, GSA

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in critical infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager to oversee national projects related to data centers and critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of project management experience, particularly with UPS and thermal systems. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, alongside expertise in project management tools like Oracle, Smartsheet, and Power BI. The role also involves ensuring financial performance and safety culture during projects.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of construction, electrical, and mechanical contracting.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for critical infrastructure and data centers.
• Utilize project management tools to achieve targets.
• Coordinate with various functional groups throughout projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

Project Manager – Global Strategic Account (GSA)

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. The role focuses on establishing relationships and processes from pre‑sales through equipment commissioning to ensure a smooth, repeatable process is established, implemented, and followed. The Project Manager will also focus on our digital platforms—mainly Oracle, Smartsheet and Power BI—which are 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.

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.
• 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 Associate’s 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).

Core Principles

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Diversity & Inclusion.

Strategic Priorities

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High‑Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

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

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