NPDI Project Manager Products and Solutions - Engineering Specialist

The NPDI Project Manager is responsible and accountable for the management of projects aimed at new products development, to the customization of existing products upon specific client requests (Engineered to Order) or for products transfer from region to region from inception to product launch, coordinating the efforts of all involved departments (engineering, product management, manufacturing engineering, operations, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross-functional groups) to the successful completion of the project. The NPDI Project Manager has no direct reports but will manage people indirectly. The NPDI Project Manager is responsible for projects scope, schedule and budget. Project manager is also driving the team to achieve the objectives of product costs and Time to Market.

The NPDI Project Manager will be part of the PMO Team which manages the development of Thermal Management products.

The projects to be followed spans different manufacturing plants, in different regions.

Project Manager must maintain continuous alignment of Project scope with Company strategic business and other organizational objectives, make recommendations to modify the Project to enhance effectiveness, highlight any possible situation hindering achievement of Project results and elaborate a recovery plan.

The context in which the NPDI Project Manager operates is characterized by complex relationships in an international and multicultural environment, typical of large organizations.

The NPDI Project Manager therefore must be able to navigate complexities, foster relationships, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end project management for new product development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure the projects are managed in accordance with the Corporate NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction) Process,
• Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, while effectively managing risks and dependencies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and foster a culture of teamwork to achieve project deliverables and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Work with management of different operating functions to identify and obtain required resources to adequately staff projects.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between various stakeholders, including engineering teams, operations, product offering and executive leadership.
• Track and report on project progress, budget utilization, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks and issues that may impact project timelines, scope, or quality.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and efficiency in the product development process.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Management team to define product requirements, specifications, and ensure alignment with customer needs and with the Engineering team to develop and validate solutions which are compliant with the requirements set, at a competitive product cost.
• Initiate and complete post-launch product analysis and feedback collection to inform future iterations and enhancements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field (Master degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Program/Project Manager, leading programs or Projects in a structured organization
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization.
• Good Project management skills, PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams towards a common goal.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time, mostly within US/MX, occasionally in other regions.
• Experience in the HVAC sector is preferred. 

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

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 today’s 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 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.   

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