Switchgear Project Manager
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Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the Vertiv NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) process for product development as well as phase out.
- Work closely with the SWGR Product Manager to develop the new products requirement specification. What the data center and commercial industrial markets are looking for.
- Work closely with all the various stakeholders of the project to develop the feature specification. What the project team will deliver at what cost and within what time.
- Assist the Product Manager in working with Marketing Communication to create the literature and promotional material needed to launch and support the project.
- Manage the new product prototype samples with operations to ensure they are delivered on time to support test lab availability and the products launch.
- Work closely with sales pricing and finance to ensure the product delivers both project and commercial success from a financial point of view.
- Report at the executive level on how the project is progressing as well as how it interconnects with other projects in the overall Vertiv Portfolio.
- Ensure the team develops and loads the attributed data to support Oracle PD Cloud and supporting configuration systems.
- Work closely with Vertivs Advanced Manufacturing Engineers to ensure product manufacturability and capital investment associated with the project.
- Primary manufacturing facilities are found in the USA and Mexico. However Vertiv is a global manufacturing company and as needed operations support with a project can be extended to none domestic locations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in product engineering manufacturing or marketing in the electrical apparatus industry. MBA beneficial but not required.
- Demonstratable experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations and working with cross functional teams to identify and execute on priority actions.
- Ability to drive and accept change continuous improvement processes.
- Must have demonstratable skills with Microsoft office applications particularly Excel and Project. Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial.
- Ability to directly interface with Vertiv internal stakeholders at the executive and technical levels required.
- Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups both in person and via digital conference calls (Microsoft Teams Zoom etc.
- NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Experience
- Demonstrated curiosity and a lifelong learner. Preferred Qualifications:
- Comfortable working autonomously. Experience in introducing new processes to an existing organization.
- Demonstrated competence in problem solving data analysis & project management
- Direct experience in UL891 and UL1558 design Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus (less than 600V) equipment space.
- Direct experience with low voltage (less than 600V) electrical components like circuit breaker transformers metering arc flash mitigation equipment etc.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- 10
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 and the 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
