Strategic Planner

Vertiv; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Delaware, OH is seeking a Strategic Planner to support the Power Project Management Office, shaping directions and creating plans to meet business objectives. You will solve customer challenges and collaborate across AC Power product lines and functions to allocate resources and maximize ROI.

The role involves researching industry trends, developing forecasting models and budgets, and analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a consulting firm or internal business consulting function leading initiative teams in strategy, operations, and transformation project work.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Complex program management experience.
• Analytical skills to understand the impact of recommendations on the organization and change management needs.
• Clear, well-developed oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build diverse relationships internally and externally and excel within a matrix organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Smartsheet and Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support product strategy team with analysis, tools, models, and management cadence for selected areas of strategic growth.
• Conduct primary and secondary research to examine competitive performance, market need, and growth opportunities.
• Support business leaders in structuring business cases, customer segmentation, competitive analysis, value-based pricing, economic benchmarking, and technological analysis.
• Develop market segmentation and working models, deriving insights from internal and external data sources.
• Assist in developing recommendations and business plans for programs and service development.
• Consult with stakeholders to uncover solutions to business challenges through critical thinking, external benchmarking, and internal best practices.
• Drive proactive project cadence and momentum with stakeholders to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
• Manipulate market databases, financial modeling, and analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI to construct forecasts and analytical models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Program management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Finance

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Summary

The Strategic Planner supports the Power Project Management Office, shaping company direction and creating plans to achieve business objectives by solving customers’ most pressing challenges. The role collaborates across AC Power product lines and functional teams to create recommendations, maintain a competitive edge, and allocate resources effectively to maximize return on investments. Researches and analyzes industry and competitive trends, identifies and prioritizes product and service improvement opportunities, and develops complex forecasting models, budgets, and resource allocation plans.

This position will be located onsite at our Delaware, OH location.

Responsibilities

Support product strategy team with analysis, tools, models, and management cadence for selected areas of strategic growth.

• Conduct primary and secondary research to examine competitive performance, market need, and growth opportunities.
• Support business leaders in structuring business cases, customer segmentation, competitive analysis, value-based pricing, economic benchmarking, and technological analysis.
• Develop market segmentation and working models, deriving insights from internal and external data sources.
• Assist in developing recommendations and business plans for programs and service development.
• Consult with stakeholders to uncover solutions to business challenges through critical thinking, external benchmarking, and internal best practices.
• Drive proactive project cadence and momentum with stakeholders to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
• Manipulate market databases, financial modeling, and analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI to construct forecasts and analytical models.

Recommendations And Execution

• Desire to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with the ability to self‑manage multiple projects and work streams.
• Collaborate with and support multi‑departmental efforts and projects.
• Demonstrate flexibility and organization while maintaining elevated levels of performance.
• Perform other activities as requested and prioritized by the Global Vice President of Strategy for Products & Solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a consulting firm or internal business consulting function leading initiative teams in strategy, operations, and transformation project work.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Complex program management experience.
• Analytical skills to understand the impact of recommendations on the organization and change management needs.
• Clear, well‑developed oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build diverse relationships internally and externally and excel within a matrix organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Smartsheet and Power BI experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Evaluate industry trends and recommend pragmatic strategies for continuous improvement and new business opportunities.
• Analytical Rigor: Bring structure to ill‑defined problems and synthesize insights to provide credible, actionable recommendations.
• Communication Skills: Build rapport and credibility across the organization, promote ideas and proposals persuasively.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, 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

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.