Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Do you like process improvement?  Are you constantly looking for ways to make operations better?  Vertiv has a transformational opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to join our Vertiv Operating System (VOS) team in Westerville, OH.  Under the direction of Global Vice President of VOS, this individual contributor will:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume a leadership role in planning, executing, and closing improvement projects within the Vertiv Operating System (VOS) department, collaborating with various leaders to achieve project goals.
• Work closely with leaders from different departments, including End-to-end Transactional Process Improvement, Functional Excellence, Internal Governance, to understand project requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables. Execute projects according to established plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues to prevent delays or roadblocks. Implement contingency plans as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with department leaders to allocate and manage resources effectively, ensuring that project teams have the necessary support to meet project objectives.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for each project, providing regular reports to department leaders on project status, milestones achieved, and areas requiring attention.
• Support leaders in change management efforts associated with improvement projects, assisting in the communication and adoption of new processes or frameworks.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within project teams, seeking feedback, and implementing lessons learned to enhance project management processes.
• Collaborate with leaders from various departments to understand project requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables.
• Execute projects according to established plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, address concerns, and manage expectations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, addressing issues proactively to prevent delays or roadblocks.
• Implement contingency plans as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with department leaders to allocate and manage resources effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 to 5 years of operations and/or process improvement
• Expertise with lean six sigma or leading kaizen events is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience 
• Six Sigma / Lean certifications / PMP or any other Project Management certification, preferred
• Smartsheet / Power BI experience

Required Experience

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in process improvement or organizational development projects.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies.
• Prior experience using word processing, spreadsheet, statistical analysis, and presentation software. 

Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, utilizing data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, conveying complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to create and manage comprehensive documentation systems.
• Demonstrated project management skills, planning, executing, and overseeing projects from conception to completion.
• Experience leading change management initiatives, guiding teams through transitions.
• Proven leadership skills, motivating and guiding cross-functional teams toward common goals.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 15 to 25%

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 more than 27,000 people worldwide and over $5.5 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 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.

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

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 sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.