Strategic Operations Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled project management professional to lead complex, cross-functional manufacturing operations initiatives from inception through completion in support of Vertiv’s Hyperscale customer requirements. This role drives the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic operations projects that enable manufacturing capacity and optimize the worldwide production footprint to meet rapidly growing Hyperscale demand. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing operations expertise, a global mindset, and proven success delivering large-scale capital projects from scope definition through operational launch.

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This role is responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of manufacturing footprint and capacity expansion initiatives focused on Vertiv’s Hyperscale accounts. Senior Program Manager – Hyperscale Accounts will coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and regional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all operational readiness requirements. The position requires manufacturing operations experience, capital project execution & ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously to bring transparency to key customer accounts.

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Project Leadership and Execution:

• Lead end-to-end project management of manufacturing operation related initiatives to support Vertiv’s key Hyperscale accounts
• Develop and manage integrated project plans including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive project governance including stage-gate reviews, executive status reporting, and stakeholder communication across all organizational levels.

Manufacturing Footprint, Capacity & Investment Strategy

• Translate Hyperscale demand requirements into manufacturing capacity and supply chain strategies across plants, regions, products, and suppliers.
• Recommend how and where demand should be supported, including new factories, lines, expansions, and product transfers
• Coordinate the cross-functional plan to bring new capacity online and track readiness against customer deployment requirements.
• Frame gaps, constraints, investment needs, and key decision points for leadership.

Product and Manufacturing Readiness

• Coordinate the operational introduction of products into new or expanded manufacturing locations.
• Integrate plant qualification, manufacturing process, tooling, labor, quality, and product-readiness requirements.
• Align first builds, testing milestones, production ramp, and readiness for scaled manufacturing.
• Ensure functional owners have clear deliverables, timing, dependencies, and decision points.
• Track and report readiness of new capacity against customer deployment requirements.

Please note minimum and preferred requirements for education. This includes degree, specializations, and certifications.

• Bachelor's degree required: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) ideal but not required.

Please list all experience required to perform this job. You may note some requirements as preferred.

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale manufacturing facility projects including greenfield and brownfield builds from scope through operational handover.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, line balancing, production system design, and throughput optimization.
• Experience with capital expenditure budgeting, financial modeling, and capital project justification.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies including automation, digital factory tools, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional, global project teams and influence at all organizational levels without direct authority.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to drive data-informed decisions and develop capacity scenario models.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Multi-industry or multi-product-line manufacturing experience. (Preferred)
• Experience in power, thermal management, or critical infrastructure manufacturing. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics, geopolitical influences, and total landed cost analysis. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems and manufacturing execution systems. (Preferred)

Years of experience: 5-7 years

Travel Requirements: 10%

No Special Physical Requirements