District Manager - Edison NJ

At Vertiv we design manufacture and service the missioncritical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. We are the trusted Service Provider for 70 of Fortune 500 companies including industryleading data centers and providers of colocation and cloud service.

Why Vertiv is the best company for Field Service professionals:

• Vertiv is an industry leader in Technology and Services with a bestinclass Customer Service and Safety culture
• Company leaders have many years of handson Field Service experience in this industry and many others
• Tremendous focus is placed on employee technical and leadership development
• Technical Training takes place in our state of the art Training Academy or Regional Training Center with a strong focus on immersive handson learning
• Competitive benefits include: Company vehicle smartphone laptop personal protective equipment (PPE) other toolsofthetrade 401k Profit Sharing & Generous PTO/Vacation Plan Medical Vision & Dental & more
• Abundant technical resources including 24/7 Technical/Factory Support and technical online libraries of product documentation work instructions and selfhelp troubleshooting guides
• Companywide commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance
• An employerofchoice for Veterans with technical backgrounds

Under general direction leads a field directed service business focused on safe work practice and operational excellence. Deploys and maintains standardized tools systems and support for the assigned District team. Manages resources to maximize customer satisfaction and improve productivity and profitability delivers customer satisfaction plans including contract commitments; service level agreements and service asset management. Effectively recruits develops and retains employees. Ensures overall operational excellence and service growth. Fosters a team environment while providing regular performance feedback development and coaching. Requires extensive interaction and relationship building with internal and external customers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Builds and motivates teams to execute Services sold solutions including; Service Contract work Product Startup and warranty support systems upgrades (Cap/Fan replacements) and T&M businessgrowth.
• Drives profitable growth initiatives through effective management of assigned assets (people financial and material). Manages assigned assets in a manner that meets or exceeds key performance goals (KPIs).
• Builds an environment that energizes team members to provide high quality cost efficient customerdirected service and exceed performance targets (KPIs).
• Ensures tools and processes are executed per established standards to achieve customer satisfaction at the most effective cost.
• Analyzes operations processes and provide recommendations for improvements. Analyzes service operations to identify improvement areas. Implements required changes.
• Leads local effort to drive and strengthen customer loyalty programs that secure and retain service contract customers. Leverages internal and external relationships by actively networking with sales professionals customers decisionmaking associates all of which enhance the local reputation of Liebert Services and the local team.
• Drives operational review meetings reviewing safety and operational excellence performance metrics.
• Executes other managerial responsibilities i.e. hiring performance reviews consistent with established business strategy. Prepares and delivers clear performance expectations performance reviews and development plans for direct reports teaming with the appropriate matrix functional manager as required. Ensures a consistent level of coaching which includes: monthly 11s and operational reviews.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages a defined geographic service district staffed by fifteen 15 to twenty 20 customer facing field service engineers (CEs). Leads the efforts of the field directed service business. Ensures consistency of delivery systems across the service centers.
  • Audits the effectiveness of service operations and makes changes to improve performance. Ensures that contractual obligations are completed and customer satisfaction is achieved.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Action Oriented Enjoys hard work; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Building Effective Teams Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; lets subordinates present to senior management; acts as if real success is the success of the team.
• Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets firsthand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; talks and acts with customers in mind.
• Drive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Directing Others Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a wellplanned and organized manner; maintains twoway dialogue with subordinates on work and results.
• Organizing Can marshal resources (people funding material support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years experience OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience. OR High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience.
• A high degree of communication supervisory organizational and management skills are required
• Highlevel competence in written and verbal communication. Strong presentation skills and proficiency in speaking to large audiences.
• Able to lead and direct diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of Critical Power Infrastructure Services & related industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
• A good theoretical background and strong management skills are necessary.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with clients peers and management.
• Good judgment dependable supervises largescale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research.
• Willing to work flexible hours weekends holidays and night work.
• Able to travel up to 50 of time.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition you will also be required to complete and pass a preemployment background check.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs 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
• HighPerformance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a CustomerFirst 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 andthe opportunity of a startup. We design manufacture and service the missioncritical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Vertiv/Careers

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 F1 H1 H2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.