Sr. Project Manager - Power Software & Controls

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Project Manager in Pelzer, SC, to lead a team within the Software Development Department. This role involves managing complex software projects, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. Candidates should have extensive project management experience, particularly in software environments, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Vertiv is committed to operational excellence and core values of safety and customer focus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers.
• Oversee planning and execution of software development projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Agile Methodologies

Project Management Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr. Project Manager - Power Software & Controls is required to lead and oversee a team of project managers within the Software Development Department of our global engineering organization. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary software projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. The Sr. Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, quality assurance specialists, product managers, and stakeholders, to define project requirements, establish timelines, allocate resources, and manage risks. They serve as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment on priorities, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Reporting to the Projects Delivery Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of project managers, fostering professional growth and ensuring high performance.
• Allocate resources effectively and optimize team productivity across multiple projects.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Act as a primary escalation point for resolving project risks and challenges.
• Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Align project objectives with business priorities and organizational goals, ensuring consistency with the broader strategic vision.
• Collaborate with leadership to define project roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Manage client expectations and deliverables for global engineering projects with software development components.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management team to enhance efficiency, consistency, and project delivery outcomes.
• Establish and refine project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across multiple projects, ensuring the timely resolution of issues to maintain project momentum.

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role, preferably in a software development environment.
• Deep understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), Agile, Scrum, and other methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to think strategically while managing details tactically.
• Experience in managing budgets, resource allocation, and global project portfolios.

Our Core Principals: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 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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