Project Manager

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead execution coordination for a large-scale, multi-site manufacturing ramp-up across Ironton and Franklin Furnace. This role is responsible for driving disciplined execution across headcount ramp, training readiness, onboarding, and operational milestone tracking. Location: Onsite – Ironton & Franklin Furnace, Ohio (Multi-Site Role) Reports To: Director of Operations Key Responsibilities Program Execution & Coordination Own integrated project tracking for multi-site ramp-up activities Manage execution of 21+ headcount and crew readiness milestones across 8 production lines Maintain master ramp schedule covering hiring, onboarding, training, and readiness milestones Ensure alignment between workforce ramp plans and operational timelines Cross-Functional Coordination Drive coordination across Operations, HR, TA, Training, Finance, and temp agencies Facilitate weekly ramp status meetings and updates Ensure clear ownership, accountability, and escalation paths for all deliverables Act as central point of contact for cross-functional execution alignment Headcount & Staffing Tracking Track hiring progress against ramp demand plans Monitor direct hire, temp-to-hire, and internal movement pipelines Identify gaps between staffing progress and operational needs Partner with HR and TA to ensure timely escalation of hiring risks Training & Readiness Management Coordinate training capacity planning with Training leadership Track certification and onboarding capacity against ramp demand Identify and expedite training bottlenecks impacting readiness Align training schedules with hiring velocity and production timelines Risk & Issue Management Proactively identify execution risks across staffing, training, and operations Maintain risk tracking and mitigation plans Drive rapid escalation and resolution of cross-functional issues Ensure issues are resolved before impacting readiness milestones Reporting & Governance Build and maintain dashboards for headcount, training, and readiness tracking Provide weekly executive-level updates on ramp status, risks, and mitigation actions Ensure data integrity across all tracking systems Standardize reporting to enable consistent decision-making across sites Required Qualifications 5–10+ years experience in project management, operations coordination, or manufacturing execution Experience managing complex, multi-workstream initiatives in a manufacturing environment Strong cross-functional coordination experience (HR, Operations, TA, Training, Finance) Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, dependencies, and priorities Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Experience building structured tracking tools or dashboards Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing ramp-up or expansion experience Workforce planning or staffing coordination experience Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure Multi-site operational coordination experience Equal Opportunity Employer Vertiv 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), 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr