Advanced Manufacturing Strategy Project Manager - GSA

Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead global coordination of capacity communication to key customers current capacity, available capacity, future state capacity additions, etc.
• Create consistent messaging to customers & lead executive updates to drive structured alignment within the organization.

Global Footprint Strategy:

• Clearly communicate long-term manufacturing footprint strategies to customers, emphasizing how our global network supports their growth, resiliency, and service needs.
• Translate complex plant location and capacity considerationscost, geopolitical risk, technology enablement, supply chain resiliency, and customer proximityinto clear value propositions for customers.
• Present make-vs-buy and vertical integration strategies in a customer-focused way, showing how decisions strengthen reliability, innovation, and responsiveness to their requirements.

Capacity Planning & Optimization:

• Conduct in-depth capacity modeling, scenario planning, and throughput analysis for multiple product lines in coordination and aligned with Regional AME group
• Identify and propose solutions to optimize plant loading, equipment utilization, and capital deployment in coordination and aligned with Regional AME group
• Partner with regional and plant teams to ensure alignment with growth forecasts and demand variability.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment on strategic manufacturing decisions.
• Coordinate across global teams to standardize best practices and tools for footprint and capacity planning.
• Support product transfers and ramp-ups across regions, ensuring minimal disruption and operational continuity.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Leverage manufacturing and business intelligence data (e.g., MES, ERP, capacity tools) to drive strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain models for manufacturing cost, utilization, and capacity scenario analysis.

Process Standardization & Scalability:

• Promote scalable manufacturing processes, modular BoP strategies, and digital factory principles.
• Support new product introduction by integrating design for manufacturability principles and capacity readiness into early planning.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Supply China, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Strong project management experience
• Demonstrated success in leading or supporting global manufacturing transformation programs.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and use of simulation or capacity planning software (e.g. Simio, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics, geopolitical influences, and total landed cost analysis.
• Experience with digital manufacturing tools (e.g., MES, digital twins) is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Multi-industry or multi-product-line experience.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement background.

Experience

+7 Years of demonstrated experience

Travel Required

25%

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
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

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 ... . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the companys career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.