Sr. Project Manager, Service Product Development

Brief Job Description

As Sr. Project Manager, Global Services PMO , you will play a critical role in driving successful execution of New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) projects, as well as select digital and legacy initiatives within the Global Services organization.

This role requires a strategic, process-minded leader who can work cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Regional Service teams across the Business Units (BU)/Product Lines (PL) to ensure service readiness, cost alignment, and scalable enablement for new and existing solutions. You will act as a central point of coordination for service-related deliverables throughout the NPDI lifecycleensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable business impact.

You will also interface with the Vertiv Operating System (VOS) teams as it relates to business process improvement activities and have responsibility for continually improving the process frameworks we operate within. This includes driving consistency, scalability, and efficiency across global service processes.

In this position, you will need a process improvement mindset, the ability to listen and address specific problems, articulate solutions, and coordinate multiple projects with varying levels of priority.

The position requires strong project management discipline, comfort navigating complexity, and the ability to lead through influence. You will align stakeholders globally and ensure Global Services objectives are fully integrated into the broader Vertiv NPDI process. The ability obtain business buy-in are critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities :

Project & Program Leadership

• Utilize PMO governance frameworks to plan, facilitate, and manage assigned NPDI and digital services projects.
• Own and drive effective delivery through a defined stage-gate process, from concept and feasibility to execution, readiness, and launch.
• Manage global project schedules, deliverables, and dependencies across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure service requirements (e.g., readiness, cost modeling, training, enablement) are integrated into NPDI projects and validated before launch.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the Global Services representative in NPDI core teams, ensuring alignment between Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Services.
• Partner closely with regional Services teams to capture feedback, identify risks, and ensure readiness plans reflect real-world deployment needs.
• Interface with the VOS and Business Process Improvement teams to support alignment on process enhancements and governance frameworks.
• Prepare and deliver regular project updates, dashboards, and status reports to senior management.

Business Process & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to standardize processes and tools within the Services PMO, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Drive improvements to the frameworks and processes that support NPDI and Global Services integration.
• Support integration of digital tools and platforms for project tracking, readiness, and enablement.
• Lead and contribute to initiatives that enhance global alignment, process consistency, and continuous improvement.

Data & Governance

• Use Power BI and PMO tracking tools to prioritize, monitor, and report on the portfolio of NPDI and digital projects.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for project health, cost tracking, and readiness milestones.
• Contribute to lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement of PMO governance and documentation.

Demonstrate Vertiv behaviors: (1) own it, (2) act with urgency, (3) foster a customer-first mindset, (4) think big and execute, (5) lead by example, (6) drive continuous improvement, and (7) learn and seek out development.

Requirements :

• 58 years of experience in Project Management or PMO roles, ideally within a global matrix organization.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in product or service development environments (NPDI experience preferred).
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Power BI and project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira) preferred.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies or hybrid project management approaches.
• Experience in digital transformation or service enablement programs a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages a plus.
• Advanced experience with ERP financial applications (Oracle preferred).

Time Travel Needed:

• Up to 1015% international travel may be required, based on project location and global coordination needs.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs 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

About Vertiv

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 $8.0 billion in revenue, 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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