Vertiv Holdings Co.

NPDI Project Manager MV SWGR - IEEE AIS

Vertiv Holdings Co. • $95K — $115K *
Anderson, SC 29621In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience in electrical apparatus industry.
  • MBA preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience in Engineering/Supply Chain/Manufacturing with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability in change management and continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Project; familiarity with Smartsheet and Power BI is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing with internal stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience with NPDI and PLM processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the NPDI process for product development and phase out.
  • Collaborate with Product Manager to define product requirements based on market needs.
  • Work with stakeholders to develop feature specifications, timelines, and budgets.
  • Assist in creating marketing materials for product launches.
  • Oversee timely delivery of product prototypes for testing and launch.
  • Coordinate with sales and finance to ensure financial success of the product.
  • Report project progress to executive leadership and its relation to the overall portfolio.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in manufacturing.
  • Engagement in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Exposure to advanced project management methodologies.
  • Chance to influence product launch strategies in a crucial market.
  • Professional growth through continuous improvement practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
  • The MV SWGR (Switchgear) NPDI Project Manager IEEE AIS leads and executes product lifecycle activities for the Switchgear PL (Product Line) in the Americas. The Vertiv NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) framework is the governing methodology for this position. The role will work with a cross functional team to create the product idea, run the development, bring the product to market and close out the post launch activities. Another aspect of the roles is also to work with Product Management to phase out old products that are no longer in service. Last but not lease scheduling and budget adherence are critical to this role. The role report direction to the global director of product management for the global SWGR PL.


RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage the Vertiv NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) process for product development as well as phase out.
  • Work closely with the MV SWGR Product Manager to develop the new product's requirement specification. What the data center and commercial industrial markets are looking for.
  • Work closely with all the various stakeholders of the project to develop the feature specification. What the project team will deliver, at what cost and within what time.
  • Assist the Product Manager in working with Marketing Communication to create the literature and promotional material needed to launch and support the project.
  • Manage the new product prototype samples with operations to ensure they are delivered on time to support test lab availability and the product's launch.
  • Work closely with sales, pricing and finance to ensure the product delivers both project and commercial success from a financial point of view.
  • Report at the executive level on how the project is progressing as well as how it interconnects with other projects in the overall Vertiv Portfolio.
  • Ensure the team develops and loads the attributed data to support Oracle, PD Cloud and supporting configuration systems.
  • Work closely with Vertiv's Advanced Manufacturing Engineers to ensure product manufacturability and capital investment associated with the project.
  • Primary manufacturing facilities are found in the USA and Mexico. However, Vertiv is a global manufacturing company and as needed operations support with a project can be extended to nondomestic locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in product engineering, manufacturing or marketing in the electrical apparatus industry.
  • MBA beneficial but not required.
  • Demonstratable experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations and working with cross-functional teams to identify and execute on priority actions.
  • Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes.
  • Must have demonstratable skills with Microsoft office applications, particularly Excel and Project. Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial.
  • Ability to directly interface with Vertiv internal stakeholders, at the executive and technical levels, required.
  • Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via digital conference calls (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)
  • NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Experience
  • Demonstrated curiosity and a lifelong learner.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Comfortable working autonomously.
  • Experience in introducing new processes to an existing organization.
  • Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management
  • Direct experience in MV SWGR IEEE AIS and GIS
  • Direct experience with low voltage (less than 600V) electrical components like circuit breaker, transformers, metering, arc flash mitigation equipment, etc. Direct experience with MV circuit protection.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
  • No special physical requirements

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
  • 10%

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About Vertiv Holdings Co.

Vertiv Holdings Co. is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. The company offers a broad range of products and services, including power management, thermal management, and IT infrastructure management. Vertiv serves customers in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Learn more about Vertiv Holdings Co.
Size
20,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$183.6 million
Revenue
$4.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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