Junior AI Coordinator

At Vertiv, we're 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 now looking for a Junior AI Coordinator to join our team in Cluj-Napoca, Romania!

Role Summary

The Junior AI Coordinator supports the coordination and tracking of AI and machine learning initiatives across the organisation. Working closely with the AI Coordination and Acceleration Lead and cross-functional teams, this role combines foundational AI/ML knowledge with project coordination, stakeholder communication, and analytical support. The Junior AI Coordinator helps identify AI opportunities, maintain initiative trackers, support governance processes, and contribute to the deployment of AI solutions, building a strong foundation for growth into a strategic AI leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Opportunity Tracking & Pipeline Support

• Support the identification and documentation of AI/ML opportunities across functions and locations by gathering input from stakeholders and monitoring internal requests.
• Maintain and update the centralised AI initiative tracker and pipeline, ensuring accurate status, impact estimates, and prioritisation data.
• Assist with initial feasibility assessments by collecting relevant data, benchmarks, and technical inputs for leadership review.
• Help consolidate information on existing AI efforts to identify overlaps and duplication across teams and sites.

2. Governance Support & Coordination

• Support the preparation and logistics of AI governance meetings, including steering committees, review boards, and prioritisation sessions, by preparing agendas, materials, and meeting notes.
• Help maintain intake and evaluation documentation for AI initiatives, ensuring records are up to date and accessible.
• Assist in tracking alignment between AI initiatives and the broader business and digital strategy.
• Compile data and summaries to support leadership decision-making on initiative prioritisation.

3. Scalability Analysis & Documentation

• Assist in evaluating which AI initiatives have potential for scaling across locations and functions by gathering data and preparing comparison analyses.
• Help maintain standards, templates, and quality gate documentation for AI solution development and deployment.
• Support the documentation of replication opportunities and methodologies for scaled rollouts.
• Contribute to validation and testing documentation to ensure quality before production deployment.

4. Technical Contribution & Learning

• Contribute to AI/ML projects with hands-on tasks such as data preparation, model testing, documentation, and basic prototyping under the guidance of senior team members.
• Participate in code reviews, solution design discussions, and troubleshooting sessions to build technical depth.
• Stay current on AI/ML trends, tools, and platforms, and share relevant insights with the team.
• Support quality assurance activities including testing, validation, and post-deployment monitoring.

5. Cross-Functional Communication & Coordination

• Serve as a coordination point between functional teams, site leaders, and the AI lead, facilitating communication, tracking action items, and following up on commitments.
• Help prepare materials and presentations for stakeholder meetings to support alignment on AI priorities.
• Coordinate with hub leaders, Centres of Excellence, and IT teams to ensure smooth information flow and execution support.
• Build relationships across functions to develop a strong understanding of the organisation's AI landscape.

6. Deployment Support, Reporting & Knowledge Sharing

• Support the deployment of prioritised AI initiatives by coordinating tasks, timelines, and stakeholder inputs from pilot through to production.
• Help track and report on return on investment, adoption metrics, and business impact post-deployment.
• Assist with change management activities to support sustainable adoption of AI solutions.
• Contribute to internal AI capability building through organising training sessions, maintaining knowledge repositories, and sharing best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in AI/ML, software development, data science, or a related technical role.
• Exposure to or interest in programme management, project coordination, or governance activities involving technology initiatives.
• Foundational hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and the software development lifecycle.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML domains including NLP, computer vision, generative AI, or predictive analytics.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage trackers, documentation, and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication skills, ability to summarise technical information clearly for diverse audiences.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or internships in shared services, global business services, or hub operations environments.
• Familiarity with RPA, process automation, or intelligent automation tools.
• Awareness of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI practices, or AI ethics standards.
• Exposure to enterprise AI platforms such as Azure AI, AWS AI/ML, or Google Cloud AI.
• Agile, Scrum, or comparable project coordination experience or certification.
• Experience working in multicultural or international team environments.

Key Competencies

• Proactive Learning - actively seeks to build AI/ML knowledge and coordination skills through hands-on experience and self-development.
• Organisational Excellence - manages trackers, documentation, and coordination tasks with accuracy and reliability.
• Communication Clarity - communicates effectively across technical and business audiences, summarising complex topics simply.
• Collaborative Mindset - works well across teams and functions, building relationships and supporting shared goals.
• Analytical Thinking - uses data and evidence to support assessments, reporting, and decision-making inputs.
• Adaptability - comfortable working in a fast-evolving AI landscape with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Attention to Detail - ensures accuracy in tracking, documentation, and reporting activities.
• Initiative - takes ownership of tasks and proactively identifies ways to contribute and improve processes.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to grow into AI strategy and enterprise-wide transformation at Vertiv.
• Mentorship and direct collaboration with senior AI leadership.
• A collaborative, global environment working across multiple hubs, functions, and geographies.
• Exposure to senior leadership and participation in strategic discussions.
• A culture that values innovation, simplicity, accountability, and measurable impact.

Vertiv Core Principals & Behaviours

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviours 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 BEHAVIOURS: 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

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s 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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 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 [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.

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