Project Manager

Project Manager (Power Management – Americas)

Delaware, OH, United States

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will report directly to the Sr Director of Power Management (Americas), and will be responsible to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of new projects or strategic initiatives related to data center physical infrastructure products. This position will be responsible for ensuring the goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and profitability by utilizing project management best practices and philosophy. This role serves as the primary point of contact of stakeholders for project status and performance.

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

Responsibilities:

• Reviews project charter, business case, and requirements to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project scope, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Confers with appropriate Product Line (PL) management and team members to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports and other documentation prepared by project personnel, customers, and other contractors and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares and presents project reports for PL management, customer, or others.
• Gathers and develops back-up material for change requests.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Develops and improves project management processes and routines for use throughout the Company. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience in managing engineering or product development. 
• Strong knowledge of project management standards and practices.
• Proficient with MS Word, Project, Excel, Power Point, Google Docs and other project management software and applications.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills to communicate effectively with customers and their representatives, contractors, field engineers, peers and management.
• High degree of communication, supervisory and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering or business degree preferred
• PMP Certification is a plus, but not required

Travel: 10%, domestic and/or international travel expected

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  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
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication 

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 $8.0 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 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 help.join@vertivco.com . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.

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