Sr. Manager Vertiv Operating Systems

Vertiv has a transformation opportunity to join our Vertiv Operating Systems (VOS) team as a Manager, Continuous Improvement in Westerville, OH.  Under the direction of Global Vice President of VOS, this individual contributor will:

• Serve as a change agent by driving the required cultural transformation and the adoption of successful process improvement practices and by diagnosing barriers to project success and facilitating resolution. 
• Lead assigned global business process improvements among all Vertiv functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all business functions (including NPDI and Field Service) within the Vertiv Operating System (VOS), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Drive the optimization of business functions, including but not limited to finance, human resources, operations, and logistics, by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
• Foster seamless collaboration among different business functions to enhance overall operational efficiency, improve communication channels, and facilitate the achievement of departmental and organizational targets.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement across various functional areas, identifying opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing overall performance.
• Act as a change agent, overseeing the successful implementation of new strategies and processes across business functions. Provide guidance and support to team members during periods of change.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to ensure the VOS aligns with organizational goals.
• Engage with stakeholders at various levels, including executives, department heads, and team members, to gather input, address concerns, and build consensus on process improvement strategies.
• Play a key role in shaping the success of the VOS department and contribute to the overall organizational success by ensuring excellence in all business functions.
• Develop and implement operating model framework to support VOS transformation.
• Ensure alignment of functional strategies with the overall organizational strategy.
• Oversee the optimization key business functions.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication among different business functions.
• Drive initiatives to break down silos and promote a collaborative working environment.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement across all functional areas.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency gains.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of 7 - 10 years’ experience 
• Six Sigma / Lean certifications preferred.

Required Experience

• Proven leadership experience in overseeing multiple business functions.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies.
• Prior experience in leading diverse teams to achieve a common goal.
• Prior experience using word processing, spreadsheet, statistical analysis, and presentation software. 

Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, utilizing data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, conveying complex concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated project management skills, planning, executing, and overseeing projects from conception to completion.
• Experience leading change management initiatives, guiding teams through transitions.
• Proven leadership skills, motivating and guiding cross-functional teams toward common goals.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 50%

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