Services Strategy and Planning Manager - Westerville, Ohio

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Columbus, OH seeks a senior strategy professional to develop the Services strategy, conduct research and data analysis, and create presentations to communicate results and recommendations. You will model market and financial data, support cross-functional teams including Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Product Lines, and help drive strategic initiatives in a global technology business.

The role emphasizes leading complex analyses, monitoring progress against strategy, and supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of strategy, financial modeling and/or transformation experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities with broad business acumen.
• Well-developed leadership practices and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and high energy style.
• Experience identifying organic and inorganic opportunities; acquisition strategy awareness.
• Ability to present market understanding clearly to internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Engaged with key stakeholders to establish networks and execute high-visibility projects that support top initiatives.
• Support Services strategy development by synthesizing data and aligning business plans.
• Implement monitoring to track progress against strategy and targets.
• Refine financial models with Services Finance for planning horizons and investment reviews.
• Work cross-functionally to leverage capabilities for customer needs.
• Conduct market research and evaluate competitors, pricing, and effectiveness measures.
• Identify and analyze market/technology trends and opportunities for senior leadership.
• Refine market model to capture size and growth by sub-segment.
• Conduct market assessments and go-to-market planning.
• Support M&A financial modeling and due diligence with Services Finance.
• Assist Strategy & Planning Director with governance, metrics, and Board meeting prep.

Skills

Strategy

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Acquisition Strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance or Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

Manage and contribute to a range of responsibilities including developing the Services strategy, conducting research and data analysis, creating summaries and presentations to effectively communicate results and recommendations, modeling market and financial data, and completing other projects as assigned.

Position Summary

Manage and contribute to a range of responsibilities including developing the Services strategy, conducting research and data analysis, creating summaries and presentations to effectively communicate results and recommendations, modeling market and financial data, and completing other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Engaged with key stakeholders in Services and Regional Strategy & Planning, Marketing, Sales, Product Lines, Finance, and other functions to establish foundational networks and execute high visibility projects that support the Company's top initiatives.
• Support the Services staff and the business units to develop the Services strategy. This will include the synthesizing of multiple data points and rolling up individual business plans to create a cohesive and consistent Services strategy.
• Implement a consistent way to monitor and track progress against the strategy and targets.
• In conjunction with Services Finance, refine and implement financials models for strategic and annual planning horizons, and strategic investment reviews.
• Work cross functionally to understand company capabilities and how these capabilities can be used to solve additional customer needs.
• Conduct and analyze market research, evaluate competitors including strategies, tactics and pricing, and establish measures for effectiveness.
• Identify, track and evaluate market and technology trends and disruption opportunities. Packaging these trends with data for senior level distribution.
• Continuously refine the market model to capture the market size and growth rates by sub-segment.
• Conduct market assessments, growth rates, and go to market plans.
• Identify, track, synthesize and distribute key economic and market data.
• In conjunction with Services M&A and Finance functions, complete M&A financial modeling, valuation inputs and due diligence support.
• Assist the Services Strategy & Planning Director in several management cadence functions including participating in some monthly / quarterly business reviews, developing key strategic metrics, being the focal point to several scorecard metrics and providing support for Board of Directors meeting preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of strategy, financial modeling and/or transformation experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities with broad business acumen.
• Well-developed leadership practices and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and high energy style.
• Experience identifying both organic and inorganic opportunities. Awareness in formulating acquisition strategy and screening potential targets.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly present a detailed market understanding to internal and external customers
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering. MBA degree preferred.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• N/A

Time Travel Required

• 25%

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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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 to [e-mail].

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.

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 to [e-mail].

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