The Program Manager is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Program Manager coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Program Manager must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
Ensure the projects are following the NPDi, New Product Develop & Introduction process
Assist project team members as required
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Engineering, or other technical degree. Master of Business Administration is a plus.
Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and to accomplish tasks
Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning
Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
Process and results-oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
Experience with 3-phase power distribution or Busbar products is preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, & Smartsheet
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure for applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments.
As businesses, industries, and communities become more connected, we pioneer and deliver end-to-end power and cooling technologies to help our customers stay resilient, optimized, and future-ready.
With our industry-leading innovative technologies and global services network, we are fueling the revolution of the digital world - keeping technology ecosystems running efficiently and without interruption.
Vertiv is supercharging data’s potential; accelerating the pace of technology, raising the bar for accelerated compute and redefining the limits of densification.
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