Technical Project Manager (Software)

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are now looking for a Technical Project Engineer (Software) to join our team in Cluj-Napoca, Romania!

The Technical Project Manager position is a global role that leads the Software development and IT infrastructure projects for Vertiv Digital Services. This position is responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects across cross-functional groups, directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives. The role is responsible for each cross-functional group's project, which rolls up to the overall program deliverables. These projects contain complex activities that may span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures.

This role has no direct reports but will manage people indirectly. The IT Project Manager Product Development Engineering coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales, and other cross-functional groups to optimize projects’ delivery while monitoring project cost, schedule, and resources. The role occupant is a subject matter expert who can easily build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure the success of the projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, plan execute technology-related projects within the Global Services Platform with a focus on on-premise applications.
• Evaluate, determine, and drive program management activities to manage several complex projects related to SW development and infrastructure
• Prepare and present program updates to senior management.
• Define and establish engineering/production/project definitions, maintenance of schedules, and engineering releases associated with fulfilling the project on time, on cost, on quality, and meeting the defined success criteria.
• Work with participants and stakeholders to solicit business needs, critically review and capture feedback, recommend updates, and draft requirements for our solution architect and developers.
• Manage resources, including budget and equipment
• Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact projects’ success
• Performs technical, administrative, and logistical liaison roles with the company, customers, sales, design, contractors, and regulatory agencies for multiple programs. Functions as the lead for more than one element.
• Leads, directs, influences, and exercises extensive technical and operational knowledge and expertise to evaluate and resolve significant technical issues pertinent to the key project(s) or program(s).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, regulations, and contracts.
• Works with developers to create, industrialize, and launch process and tool changes
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including status reports and project plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management.
• Basic Understanding of programming
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Engineering discipline (or equivalent education and experience).
• Certified in one of the following: PMP, Agile PM, CAPM, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, Project Management Professional, or equivalent
• Six Sigma, LSS, or DFSS certification preferred, but not mandatory
• Experience working with or leading international teams
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Rally, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of agile methodology.
• Ability to integrate engineering and production concepts and information with project management systems and processes.
• Knowledge of business concepts and principles associated with project cost and forecasting, including Earned Value, Baseline Change Control. Knowledge of SDLC, STLC is key. Knowledge of accounting, purchasing, and ERP/MRP is helpful.
• Leadership capabilities that foster teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving across diverse, global teams.
• This role drives programs with no direct authority. It is therefore essential to have good people skills and good communication skills, including running meetings and presentations. Lead and motivate project teams without a direct report line.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 20% travel domestically and internationally as required, with occasional participation in global meetings outside normal working hours.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR 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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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