Sr. Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv is hiring a Senior Project Manager for key data center accounts, a highly visible and critical role responsible for managing multiple customer projects. This role ensures seamless communication and coordination between external partners (customers, general contractors, site personnel, suppliers) and internal departments (Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Field Services, Finance) to deliver exceptional customer service and on-time delivery from order acknowledgment to equipment startup. The Senior Project Manager oversees project execution, including cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction, for assigned projects. They lead the project management team, driving project tasks to completion and taking ownership of Vertiv scope delivery as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) to help define and develop methods and procedures and institute best practices. Ensures all procedures are enforced on projects.
• Define the required project scope of work and all tasks required to deliver.  Collaborate with functional group leaders to develop project execution plans. Coordinate with Order Management, plant production, Logistics, contractors, services, and warranty groups throughout the project, serving as the primary point of escalation for potential conflicts to avoid impact on the customer.
• Follow reporting and tracking processes to ensure the project is on target for quality, schedule, and cost targets. Track project reporting and KPI's. Document meeting notes and action items and follow through to completion.
• Ensure service and delivery execution and delivery of contract requirements and customer expectations by enforcing cross-functional management of project execution teams. 
• Identify project risks and accompanying risk mitigation plans to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner and communicated to the stakeholders. 
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on a critical path. Coordinate the team to implement short-term and long-term resolutions. 
• Build, develop, and maintain business relationships with key stakeholders (contractors, customers, suppliers, etc.) 
• Ensure service and delivery execution and delivery of contract requirements and customer expectations by collaborating with cross-functional operational teams. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior project management experience is required.      Construction project management is a plus.
• Prior power distribution equipment experience is preferred. 
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, including conducting effective meetings and presentations. 
• Must be able to work in a matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of construction, electrical, and mechanical contracting is a plus. 
• Critical infrastructure and data center expertise with UPS, thermal, battery, and monitoring is a plus. 
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing processes, data center infrastructure, and commissioning processes is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• MBA preferred
• PMP preferred 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No special physical demands

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 25%

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’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

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