Project Manager - Products and Solutions

Vertiv; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Project Manager to plan and direct global new product development initiatives. The role will oversee multiple projects related to data center physical infrastructure products, ensuring they meet goals within specified timelines.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years of engineering or product development experience, and strong project management skills. Proficiency in MS Project and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in engineering or product development.
• Strong knowledge of project management standards.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates new product development projects.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each project phase.
• Coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure progress.

Skills

Project management standards and practices

Communication skills

MS Project software proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Engineering or business degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Project

Excel

Power Point

Google Docs

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Project Manager will report directly to the Global Director of Program Management. The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of global new product development projects or strategic initiatives. The Project Manager will oversee multiple projects that develop data center physical infrastructure products. This position will be responsible for ensuring the goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and profitability by utilizing project management best practices and philosophy. This role serves as the primary point of contact of stakeholders for project status and performance. This position will be located onsite at our Lincoln, NE location.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project charter, business case, and requirements to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project scope, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
• Confers with appropriate Product Line (PL) management to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for assignment of project personnel
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Reviews status reports and other documentation prepared by project personnel, customers, and other contractors and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Prepares and presents project reports for PL management, customer, or others
• Gathers and develops back-up material for change requests
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Develops and improves project management processes and routines for use throughout the Company
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in the industry of engineering or product development
• Engineering or business degree preferred
• PMP Certification is a plus, but not required
• Strong knowledge of project management standards and practices
• Proficient with MS Word, Project, Excel, Power Point, Google Docs and other project management software and applications
• Requires excellent verbal and writing skills to communicate effectively with customers and their representatives, contractors, field engineers, peers and management
• Requires mature judgment, responsible for assigned projects and supervises, organizes, and directs the work of others
• Requires high degree of communication, supervisory and organization skills
• Travel: 10%, domestic and/or international travel expected

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