Program Management Specialist

Program Management SpecialistThe 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 scopeMonitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical pathProvide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsorsDevelop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and costIdentify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slipIdentify key risks and prepare contingency plansEnsure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction processAssist project team members as requiredIdentify and lead continuous improvement projectsRequirements: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 tasksDemonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, project planningExperience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference callAbility to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectivesProcess and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goalsProficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet & AppSheetThe 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 PRIORITIESHigh-Performance CultureCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceInnovationFinancial StrengthVERTIV BEHAVIORSOwn itAct with urgencyFoster a customer-first mindsetThink big and executeLead by exampleDrive continuous improvementLearn and seek out developmentPromote transparent & open communicationAbout VertivVertiv (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 today's 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 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.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.Equal Opportunity EmployerVertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.