Plant Execution Project Manager

Location: Tognana

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 currently seeking a Plant Execution Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

The Plant Execution Team (PET) Project Manager will receive objectives from the Plant Manager and actively engage with NPDI/ETO Project Managers, Buyers, Planners, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Operations teams engaged on the projects to be launched by the PET. The goal is to ensure on-time delivery of all prototype and customer builds by driving rapid and accurate bill of materials activation and execution.

What kind of work will you be doing?

Lead the Plant Execution Team to activate and order bills of materials, coordinate with NPDI and ETO teams, and drive on-time delivery of internal engineering prototypes, manufacturing prototypes, and customer builds. Host daily standups and execute 2 week sprints using Agile methods to deliver activation, ordering, and builds on time with quality. Drive team behaviors and culture to break through perceived barriers and/or process issues to deliver ON TIME to our customers needs – establish a culture of delivering on time.

Eliminate siloed behaviors and have team function as one serving the needs of our customers.

Manage build schedules, track material availability, identify and resolve material and process bottlenecks, and report build status, risks, and escalations to leadership.

Drive continuous improvement in bill of materials activation speed and accuracy and develop standard processes for plant execution handoffs from product development to plant teams.

What will make you successful?

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field, or equivalent required

Advanced degree preferred but not required

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Lean Six Sigma certification preferred5-7 years minimum of experience in project management within manufacturing, plant operations, or product development environments

Strong understanding of bill of materials structure, activation, and procurement processes

Experience working with New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) or Engineer-to-Order (ETO) processes

Experience with Agile sprints/scrum master preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability for on-time delivery

Strong communication skills to coordinate across product development, supply chain, procurement, and plant operations teams

Ability to manage multiple concurrent builds with competing priorities and tight timelines

Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve material and process bottlenecks quickly

High proficiency in Microsoft Office required (including Excel and Project)

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required

Self-starter capable of taking high-level objectives and converting them into detailed execution plans

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing 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 ItAct 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.

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