NPDI Project manager
Westerville, OH - USA
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Job Summary
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
36 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.
Bachelors 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 101
5% international travel may be required depending on project needs and global coordination requirements.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs 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
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware software analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing todays data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 34000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.
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Work Authorization No 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 s ... View more