Project Manager Technical Project Mgmt. (IT) Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager for projects with global, enterprise-wide impact within the IT Digital Transformation organization. The IT Project Manager will lead and deliver technology initiatives focused on transforming IT and business through process efficiencies, data and AI. They will manage successful completion of projects, ensuring that key objectives are achieved on time and on budget. This role requires strong leadership skills to navigate cross-functional teams, and communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills to drive accountability at all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional, global IT projects from initiation through delivery

Accountable for planning and execution tasks, including, but not limited to, scope, scheduling, budgeting, resource, risk and issue management.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, clear effective status reports, RAID logs, and executive dashboards

Facilitate project governance, steering committee reviews, and stakeholder communications

Partner with business and IT leaders to align project objectives with organizational strategy

Drive cross-functional collaboration across infrastructure, applications, security, and business teams

Identify, escalate, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively

Proactively engages stakeholders, providing timely, relevant, and transparent project status.

Produce executive-level program updates as necessary.

Ensure adherence to IT governance frameworks, change management processes, and compliance requirements

Contribute to PMO best practices and continuous improvement

Support portfolio-level reporting and resource capacity planning

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:

5 –7+ years of progressive IT project or program management experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Demonstrated experience managing large-scale IT projects (e.g. digital transformation, software development, system implementation, ERP, cloud, enterprise applications)

Strong proficiency in project management methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches

Experience with project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM, Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities

Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills — written and verbal

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Experience managing multimillion dollar project budgets

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Highly motivated self-starter who can initiate action and follow through with well-defined solutions and action plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP certification (Project Management Professional), Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP)

Familiarity with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) or similar enterprise PPM platforms

Experience in global or matrixed organizations

Background in ERP, cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, or digital transformation programs

Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecyle process.

Excellent presentation skills; can adjust presentation to the audience level. Comfortable presenting to small and large groups at all levels of the organization.

Exceptional interpersonal skills. Must be highly effective at leading people and facilitating rapid change in a consistent and structured manner.

Ability to demonstrate process development and management practices.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

No Special Physical Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

No Specific Environmental Demands

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

Travel as necessary, up to 25%

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 $10+ billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in over 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. The AI revolution is rewriting the rules of digital infrastructure, demanding solutions that move as one. Vertiv delivers end-to-end infrastructure where power, cooling, IT, and services work in unison. With our industry-leading innovative technologies and global services network, we are fueling the revolution of the digital world – keeping technology ecosystems running e­fficiently and without interruption.

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

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 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 help.join@vertivco.com