Sr. Project Manager, GSA

Vertiv; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv's Global Strategic Account organization is hiring a Sr. Project Manager to lead critical infrastructure and data center projects nationwide. You will manage projects from pre-sales through commissioning, coordinating with order management, production, logistics, and warranty teams.

Strong communication and cost control are essential to ensure a repeatable, safe, on-time delivery process. The role emphasizes digital platform usage (Oracle, Smartsheet, Power BI) to aid execution and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of construction, electrical and mechanical contracting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Bachelor's or Associates degree or equivalent experience.

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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Oracle

Job description

Vertiv's Global Strategic Account (GSA) organization is hiring a Sr. 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:

• 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)