Program Manager – Large Power Converters

Who are we

At Vertiv were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines from push notifications to generative AI. We design manufacture and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking aProgram Managerto join our dynamic team in Castel Guelfo (BO) Italy!

TheProgram Manager Large Power Converterswill manage the development and execution of new products within theLarge Power Converters Product Line part of thePower Management Business Unit. This role is needed to support the expansion of the product line portfolio which is increasing in both size and complexity.

The role will primarily focus onNew Product Development / New Product Introductionprograms managed through theVertiv NPDI process while also supporting selected initiatives related to existing products including sustaining regionalization cost-out compliance lifecycle management and engineering change projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to independently manage high-complexity programs with limited supervision leading cross-functional teams through influence structure accountability and strong execution control.

The role reports to theProduct Line PMO Lead.

What kind of work will you be doing

• Lead and manage multiple cross-functional projects and programs within the Large Power Converters Product Line.
• Own projects execution from initiation to launch ensuring clear planning disciplined execution and alignment with the Vertiv NPDI process.
• Drive project scope schedule cost quality resources risks dependencies and deliverables to ensure successful achievement of business and technical objectives.
• Prepare and support NPDI gate reviews milestone reviews governance meetings and launch readiness assessments.
• Maintain strong execution control through project dashboards integrated schedules risk registers issue logs action trackers decision logs and executive status reporting.
• Lead cross-functional teams without direct authority driving accountability across Engineering Product Management Operations Supply Chain Service Quality Finance Sales Compliance/Certification and regional teams.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment on priorities risks trade-offs decisions escalations and recovery plans.
• Identify track and manage risks issues dependencies and changes ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Support financial tracking against approved project budgets business cases and cost targets.
• Ensure project documentation is complete accurate traceable and aligned with NPDI governance requirements.
• Support regionalization sustaining cost-out compliance/certification platform development lifecycle and engineering change initiatives as required.
• Communicate project status clearly and concisely to leadership and stakeholders including key achievements risks decisions required and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of ownership execution discipline accountability and continuous improvement within the project teams.

What will make you successful

Required Qualifications

• More than 6 years of strong project or program management experience preferably in complex industrial manufacturing engineering or technology environments.
• Proven ability to independently manage high-complexity cross-functional programs with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated experience managing scope schedule cost quality resources risks issues dependencies and stakeholder alignment.
• Strong experience with structured project governance project reporting milestone tracking action management and executive communication.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority and drive accountability across functions.
• Strong communication problem-solving decision-making conflict management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrixed organization across regions and functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical education.
• Project management certification such asPMP PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Experience with new product introduction new product development stage-gate processes or NPDI governance.
• Experience with power electronics UPS systems power converters industrial products electrical engineering embedded controls or mechanical/electrical integration.

Key Skills and Behaviors

• Strong execution control and project discipline
• Leadership without direct authority
• Ownership mindset and accountability
• Structured and concise communication
• Stakeholder influence and alignment
• Risk and issue management
• Decision-making under complexity
• Conflict management
• Resilience under pressure
• Executive presence
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to simplify complexity and drive clarity
• Strong documentation and governance discipline

IfYOUare the person we are looking for feel free to apply and lets start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . 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

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