HR Program Manager, Talent Pipelines

Position Summary

Vertiv is seeking a dynamic HR Program Manager to lead the development of talent pipelines for our Services organization. This role will drive strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, and trade schools, while also enhancing internal development programs to support career growth. The ideal candidate will be a connector—linking education, business needs, and workforce readiness to fuel our future talent.

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Pipeline Development

• Partner with Services leadership to design and execute long-term strategies for early career recruitment and workforce readiness.
• Define success metrics and continuously evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis.
• Align educational partnerships with business goals and hold local service managers accountable for relationship-building with technical schools.
• Provide quarterly updates to leadership on progress and future planning needs.

Training Program Leadership

• Oversee Vertiv’s technical training programs (e.g., Thermal FST via ADTC), ensuring alignment with curriculum, logistics, and participant support.
• Monitor outcomes and implement improvements based on performance data and feedback.

Educational Partnerships & Outreach

• Cultivate and expand relationships with colleges, universities, and trade schools (e.g., NOVA, TSTC).
• Serve as the primary liaison with educational institutions, managing agreements, sponsorships, and collaborative initiatives.
• Coordinate recruitment events, job fairs, and marketing campaigns in partnership with Marketing and Talent Acquisition.
• Strengthen Vertiv’s employer brand among students and graduates.

Internal Development Initiatives

• Support internal development programs, including supervisor training, to build internal promotion pipelines.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage budgets for training and partnership programs.
• Track expenses and ensure cost-effective resource allocation.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, recruitment, or workforce development.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with technical recruiting or supporting skilled trades is a plus.
• Project management and budget oversight experience preferred.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Please list all physical and environmental demands that may performed on a regular basis.

Time Travel Required

• 40% + 

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

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 $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 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.