Strategic Planning Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Strategy & Planning Coordinator will lead to the development and execution of the AMER InfraSols strategy ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives. This role involves taking ownership of strategic initiatives driving them from conception to completion with minimal supervision. The manager will collaborate closely with the Strategy Director and AMER leader to prepare QBRs MBRs and other strategic reports. Additionally the role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams across different time zones leading strategic meetings providing expert support and research and maintaining a strong focus on both short-term results and long-term vision. The manager will also act as a liaison between the AMER region and global strategy team ensuring alignment and consistency in strategic initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of the AMER InfraSols strategy ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives
• Take ownership of strategic initiatives driving them from conception to completion with minimal supervision
• Collaborate closely with the Strategy Director and AMER leader to prepare QBRs MBRs and other strategic reports
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives ensuring timely execution and delivery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across different time zones to gather and analyze data ensuring seamless communication and collaboration
• Lead strategic meetings and discussions with various local departments focusing on problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Provide expert support and research into complex problems and processes offering innovative solutions
• Maintain a strong focus on both short-term results and long-term vision driving continuous improvement and best practice sharing
• Ensure the smooth operation of the company by effectively supporting management standards operating models and facilitating communication across various teams
• Align and coordinate strategy tasks and action points ensuring clarity and accountability
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership demonstrating a deep understanding of the AMER market and strategic priorities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement best practice sharing and process standardization
• Act as a liaison between the AMER region and global strategy team ensuring alignment and consistency in strategic initiatives
• Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives ensuring timely completion and addressing any issues that arise

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required (MBA preferred). Certifications such as PMP are a plus.
• 7 years of experience.
• Experience in an international and culturally diverse organization is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.
• The ability to analyze data make informed decisions and solve complex problems. Good attention to detail.
• Technical Skills: Advanced experience with ERP financial applications (Oracle preferred). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (experience in Power BI preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a positive team dynamic. Strong proven business partnering mentality has the maturity and awareness to strike the right balance between facilitating and challenging the business.
• Can adapt to change and navigate uncertainty. Ability to effectively manage time and resources against agreed deadlines for activities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ethical decision-making and integrity.
• The ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients colleagues and other industry professionals.

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV 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

Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware software analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing todays data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 34000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.

Work Authorization

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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