Sr. Program Manager

Vertiv; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Program Manager (AC Power) for onsite work in Delaware, OH. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics to drive new product development and sustaining programs.

Responsibilities include ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and effective communication with executive sponsors. A strong background in NPDI and power distribution systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience as a Project Manager, preferably in NPDI/new product development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and execution to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management.
• Develop reporting to track schedule and cost.
• Identify issues, risks and contingency plans; drive decisions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Relationship building

Process orientation

Continuous improvement

Education

BA/BS in Business or Engineering

MBA (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Program Manager (AC Power) is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Manager coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Project Manager must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects. This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH location.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
• Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction process
• Assist project team members as required
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts in Business, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other technical degree; Master of Business Administration is a plus.
• 8+ years' experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a new product development environment (experience with NPDI)
• Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and to accomplish tasks
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, project planning
• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
• Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
• Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
• Experience with 3-phase power distribution or UPS systems is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, & Smartsheet

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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