Who are we? Vertiv, a global organization with 27,000 employees and a turnover in excess of 5 billion USD, designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities. We support today's growing mobile and cloud computing markets with a portfolio of power, thermal and infrastructure management solutions. Vertiv is publicly traded at NYSE (VRT) with Global Headquarters in Westerville, Ohio, USA and regional hubs in China, India, Philippines and Italy. We are actively seeking a Project Manager - Thermal products to join our dynamic PMO team in Tognana, Italy! The Project Manager spearheads new product development or customization projects, overseeing all stages from inception to launch. They coordinate efforts across various departments, ensuring project success without direct reports but through indirect management. Responsible for project scope, schedule, and budget, the Project Manager also drives the team to meet product cost and Time to Market objectives. The Project Manager ensures ongoing alignment of program scope with company strategic objectives, offering recommendations for enhancements when necessary. They proactively address any obstacles to program success and develop recovery plans as needed. Operating within a complex, international, and multicultural environment, typical of large organizations, the Project Manager navigates intricate relationships to achieve program goals effectively. What kind of work will you be doing? Lead end-to-end project management for new product development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Ensure the projects are managed in accordance with the Corporate NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction) Process, Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, while effectively managing risks and dependencies. Drive cross-functional collaboration and foster a culture of teamwork to achieve project deliverables and meet aggressive deadlines. Work with management of different operating functions to identify and obtain required resources to adequately staff projects. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between various stakeholders, including engineering teams, operations, product offering and executive leadership. Track and report on project progress, budget utilization, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders and senior management. Identify and proactively mitigate risks and issues that may impact project timelines, scope, or quality. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and efficiency in the product development process. Collaborate closely with the Product Management team to define product requirements, specifications, and ensure alignment with customer needs and with the Engineering team to develop and validate solutions which are compliant with the requirements set, at a competitive product cost. Initiate and complete post-launch product analysis and feedback collection to inform future iterations and enhancements. What will make you successful? Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred). 2-3 years' experience as a Project/Program Manager, leading projects or programs in a structured organization. Proficiency in English communication skills, both verbal and written. B1 Intermediate level as a minimum. Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization. Good Project management skills, PMP certification preferred. Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet). Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams towards a common goal. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Availability to travel up to 20% of the time, mainly within Europe. Experience in the HVAC sector is preferred. Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) is a plus. Should YOU meet the requirements outlined, we invite you to submit your application and initiating the process of charting your career path within our thriving and nurturing workplace! #J-18808-Ljbffr
