Sr. Project Manager

The Project Manager will be part of the Liquid Cooling PMO team based in Red Hill, UK which manages the development of Global Liquid Cooling Solutions in the EMEA region. The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for the management of:

• Global projects aimed at new products development from inception to product launch, coordinating the efforts of all involved departments (engineering, product management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross-functional groups) to the successful completion of the project.
• Customization of existing products upon specific client requests (Engineered to Order)
• Quality improvement projects
• Customer success support projects.
The Project Manager has no direct reports but will manage people indirectly. The Project Manager is responsible for projects scope, schedule and budget. The Project manager is also driving the team to achieve the objectives of product costs, Time to Market and Quality. Project Manager must maintain continuous alignment of program scope with Company strategic business and other organizational objectives, make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness, highlight any possible situation hindering achievement of program results and elaborate a recovery plan. The context in which the Project Manager operates is characterized by complex relationships in an international and multicultural environment, typical of large organizations. The 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.,
• Lead end-to-end project management for new Global 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 Offering 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.
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Project/Program Manager, leading projects or programs in a structured organization
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization.
• Experience in Hardware development process, waterfall framework with stages and gates
• Good Project management skills, PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Good 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 if needed.
• Experience in the HVAC sector is preferred.
  
  Vertiv, a global organization with 27,000 employees and a turnover in excess of 5 billion USD, designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities. We support today’s growing mobile and cloud computing markets with a portfolio of power, thermal and infrastructure management solutions.
Vertiv is publicly traded at NYSE (VRT) with Global Headquarters in Westerville, Ohio, USA and regional hubs in China, India, Philippines and Italy.