Director, Global Strategic Operations

Vertiv is hiring a hiring a Director, Global Operations Strategy in Westerville, OH who will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to drive strategic projects and 3 to 5-year Operations Roadmap planning. This position will focus on leading the design and development of global operations strategies, aligning them with the company's overall business objectives, conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify industry trends, competitor strategies, and potential opportunities and threats for operational excellence.  Develop long-term and short-term strategic plans for global manufacturing & operations initiatives and ensure their effective implementation with functional and regional team.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Strategically Design and implement a customer focused operations short term and long term roadmap planning.

·         Develop overall strategic project planning, milestone management, scope management, resource forecasting; financial management; change management across the project portfolio.

·         Assure strategic planning for operational excellence related performance improvement.

·         Coordinate the activities across Vertiv teams, track progress, and work with regional, functional to ensure timely completion of milestones.

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations strategy with company business strategy. 

·         Develop and continually improve the quality of information to help guide future strategic decisions.

·         Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies for global operations, identifying and assessing potential risks and interface with functional teams for strategic plan.

·         Represent global operations function with executive stakeholders, providing strategic insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

·         Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify industry trends, competitor strategies, and potential opportunities and threats for operations.

·         Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and executives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain management, Operations management, or related field AND 10+ years work experience in Manufacturing Operations. OR consultant experience related to Lean Manufacture Operations.

·         Strong strategic vision and the ability to think globally, considering the impact of decisions on the entire company business and Manufacturing Operations.

·         Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing supply chain and operational strategies in a global or multinational company.

·         In-depth knowledge of global supply chain/operations management principles, practices, and technologies.

·         Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and Lean management. 

·         Proficiency in using operations systems, such as ERP systems, and data analytics platforms. 

·         Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex business challenges and make sound judgments. 

·         Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. 

·         Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing business environment, handle multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

·         Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

·         Proficient with MS Word, Project, Excel, Power Point, and other project management software and applications.

·         Analytical mindset with the capability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

·         Adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

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