Director, GPDO Processes
Director, GPDO Processes
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Job Summary
The Director GPDO Processes will lead the design governance and continuous improvement of all product development processes outside the scope of New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI). This includes ownership of the PLM Special Feature Addition (SFA) Phase Out and Lessons Learned processes with the flexibility to integrate additional processes as business needs evolve. This role will also serve as a strategic leader for enterprise-wide initiatives such as Design Once Build Anywhere and Customize at Scale ensuring alignment across functions and geographies.
Responsibilities:
- (40%) Own and continuously improve the processes owned by this team including but not limited to (PLM SFA Phase Out Lessons Learned). Includes defining processes SOPs and KPIs.
- (30%) Strategic Initiative Leadership: Play an integral role in achieving Design Once Build Anywhere as well as fully leveraging our potential for Customize at Scale
- (20%) Build and lead a high performance team and culture with a passion for continuous improvement
- (10%) Establish robust KPIs that provide the right insights into process performance and continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Masters strongly preferred).
- Certifications in Design for Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies are a plus.
- 10 years in engineering product development leadership in complex global engineering organizations
- Proven deep understanding of Oracle PD Cloud ERP systems and Product Development Process
- Teamcenter experience a plus
- Deep understanding of broad set of engineering tools systems and processes across engineering disciplines
- Proven experience / expertise interacting with C-Suite leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to process improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Ability to travel internationally and interface with global engineering teams.
- Time Travel Needed: 10% travel anticipated
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
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
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $8.0billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware software analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 20000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.
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Director
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