Vertiv Holdings Co.

NPDI Project Manager

Vertiv Holdings Co.$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years in project coordination or management, preferably in a global setting
  • Experience with product or service development, especially NPDI environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related area
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills to balance multiple priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools like Smartsheet and MS Project
  • Ability to collaborate across global teams and time zones

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and execution of NPDI and digital service projects using established project management frameworks
  • Track and manage project schedules, deliverables, and dependencies across cross-functional teams
  • Ensure service readiness requirements are integrated into project deliverables
  • Coordinate stakeholder communication and alignment across Global Services and functional teams
  • Prepare project updates and executive status reports for visibility on status and risks
  • Contribute to standardization and improvement of PMO tools and processes
  • Maintain accurate project tracking using various PMO reporting systems

Benefits

  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic global environment
  • Involvement in transformative projects that shape product development and services
  • Opportunities for professional development through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to a structured PMO environment with established frameworks
  • Potential for international collaboration, fostering a diverse work experience
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager, Global Services NPDI Department: Global Services PMO

Location: Global Reports to: Senior Manager, Global Services PMO

Brief Job Description

As a Project Manager within the Global Services PMO, you will support the execution of New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) initiatives, along with select digital and service transformation programs. This role is responsible for ensuring service requirements are effectively integrated into product development and launch activities, enabling readiness, scalability, and successful global deployment.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Regional Services to coordinate deliverables across the NPDI lifecycle. The role requires strong execution discipline, structured project management capability, and the ability to operate in a global matrix environment.

You will contribute to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to Global Services objectives, while supporting continuous improvement of PMO processes and governance.

Key Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria

Project Execution & Delivery (40%)
• Support planning and execution of NPDI and digital services projects using established PMO and Vertiv Operating System (VOS) frameworks.
• Track and manage project schedules, deliverables, risks, and dependencies across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure service readiness requirements (e.g., documentation, training, enablement, cost inputs) are incorporated into project deliverables.
• Support stage-gate governance activities from concept through launch and post launch readiness. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication (25%)
• Act as a liaison between Global Services and functional teams to support alignment across Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regional Services.
• Facilitate communication across global stakeholders to ensure visibility of project status, risks, and dependencies.
• Assist in preparing project updates, dashboards, and executive status reports.
• Support regional coordination to ensure readiness requirements reflect deployment needs. Process & Continuous Improvement (20%) • Contribute to standardization of PMO tools, templates, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support adoption of digital tools for project tracking, reporting, and service readiness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen NPDI service integration and execution consistency. Data Tracking & Governance Support (15%)
• Maintain accurate project tracking using PMO tools and reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Support monitoring of project KPIs including schedule adherence, readiness milestones, and risk escalation tracking.
• Assist in documenting lessons learned and supporting governance updates within the PMO framework. Qualifications Required / Minimum

Qualifications
• 3-6 years of experience in project coordination or project management roles within a global or matrix organization.
• Exposure to product development, service development, or NPDI-type environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project tracking tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications
• PMP, CAPM, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Exposure to digital transformation or service enablement initiatives.
• Experience working in structured PMO environments.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Power BI exposure a plus).
• Additional languages beneficial in a global role.

Travel Requirements Up to 10-1

5% international travel may be required depending on project needs and global coordination requirements.

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 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
Net Income
-$183.6 million
Revenue
$4.3 billion

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