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Program Management Specialist is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Program Management Specialist coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Program Management Specialist must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.
This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH location.
Responsibilities:- Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
- Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
- Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
- Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
- Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
- Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
- Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction process
- Assist project team members as required
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects
Requirements:- Bachelor of Arts in Business, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other technical degree; Master of Business Administration is a plus.
- 2 to 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or a Project Manager, preferably in a new product development environment (experience with NPDI)
- Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and to accomplish tasks
- Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, project planning
- Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
- Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
- Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet & AppSheet
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: 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
Work AuthorizationNo 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.
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