Vertiv is hiring a Program Manager (NPDI) in Anderson, SC for Engineering New Product Development (NPD) to support our busbar business who will be responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development (NPD) and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Manager coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Program Manager must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Develop & Introduction process
Assist project team members as required
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related technical degree. MBA is a plus.
5+ years program management experience in a product development environment
Strongly desired:
3+ years experience working in or with Phase/Stage Gate processes
Evidence of strong leadership skills
Strong communication skills
Highly motivated
Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and to accomplish tasks
Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning
Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
Process and results-oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals.
Experience with Busbar products is preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, & Smartsheet
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
Vertiv is a $6.9 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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