NPDI Project Manager (Switchgear) North America

Anderson, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Project Management

Job Summary

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The NPDI Project Manager (Switchgear) - Americas leads and executes product lifecycle activities for the Switchgear PL (Product Line) in the Americas region. The Vertiv NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) framework is the governing methodology for this position. The role will work with a cross functional team to create the product idea run the development bring the product to market and close out the post launch activities. Another aspect of the roles is also to work with Product Management to phase out old products that are no longer in service. Last but not lease scheduling and budget adherence are critical to this role. The role report direction to the global director of product management for the global SWGR PL.

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.
10 years 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.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

No special physical requirements

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

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.

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 F-1 H-1 H-2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThe NPDI Project Manager (Switchgear) - Americas leads and executes product lifecycle activities for the Switchgear PL (Product Line) in the Americas region. The Vertiv NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) framework is the governing methodology for this position. Th...