Program Manager - AI / Gen AI

Job Summary
The Program Manager – AI / Gen AI will be responsible for driving and managing AI related initiatives within Vertiv.  This person will need to work closely with external partners, IT and different business functions on use cases, technologies, and prioritization. They will play a key role in building and developing the AI Center of Excellence (CoE) within Vertiv.   They will ensure not only the delivery of use cases, but also oversee the implementation of Gen AI platform for Vertiv.  This person should have experience in managing projects / programs related to Data, Machine Learning, DevOps, and other Digital technologies.   

Responsibilities:

• Identify and document use cases, drive prioritization and schedules. 
• Defines, plans, and drives AI roadmap based on management and senior technical guidance.
• Establish a delivery cadence in an agile way with continuous prioritization and deployment of use cases based on business case.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of the principles of project management and can apply them effectively on small to large size projects.
• Driving effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Identify action or mitigation plans for issues or risks that arise during the program.
• Collaborates with core teams and execution teams to identify areas that require special attention or escalations to identify corrective actions.
• Collect, analyze, organize, and publish work performance data via dashboards and recurring status reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree – Business or IT preferred.
• 7  years of experience managing large programs and CoE’s.
• Understanding of capital and operating expense allocation.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Excellent project coordination, communication, and influencing skills within a matrixed environment.
• Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proficiency in partnering with business leaders to drive company/department strategies.
• Ability to interact with cross-functional groups, external clients, and vendors in driving organization change.
• Experience working in a matrix like environment.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment.

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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $6.8 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services.  Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.      

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.

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 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@vertiv.com.