Project Manager; Data Center Technologie Rack); m​/w​/d

Job (Assignment)

Title:

Project Manager (Data Center Technologies) (m/w/d)

Function/Department:
Germany (around Neuss, possible Frankfurt)

At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing (Data Center).

Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software, and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide.

The Project Manager (Commercial Focus) is responsible for the commercial and financial management of Rack (IRS) projects, ensuring successful project execution while maintaining profitability, contractual compliance, and customer satisfaction. Opportunities to support and develop within Thermal, UPS Power, and other business segments are also available. This role oversees the commercial lifecycle of projects from project initiation through final closure, ensuring that contractual obligations, financial targets, and business objectives are achieved.

The Project Manager actively manages project forecasting, revenue recognition, cost control, margin protection, variation management, and risk mitigation to maximize project performance. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting invoicing and cash collection activities, managing project budgets and forecasts, identifying commercial opportunities and risks, and driving change management processes. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and customers to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating a proactive approach to contract management, commercial negotiations, financial governance, and business growth. A strong focus on forecasting accuracy, financial controls, profitability improvement, and overall project performance is essential.

• Effective management of projects to ensure efficient and timely delivery of all project obligations as set out by the business and the client’s expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Accepts full ownership for the project life cycle from implementation through to final closure. Provides assistance as required across the business to ensure successful project delivery.
• Acts as a single point of contact for the customer with responsibility for attending site meetings.
• preparing project documentation, producing project programs, and attending factory witness tests.

• Responsible for the delivery of key business objectives.

• Ensures communication is clear and in line with the business culture.
• Actively seeks and develops opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships throughout the connected business departments, specifically Sales and Service. Particular focus should be applied to effective communication when dealing with external stakeholders.

Attends and actively participates in meetings with the business and clients.

Focuses on project forecast reporting. Ensures requested updates are delivered on time in line with the business requests. Ensures that project costs are accurately reported and where necessary participates in preparing cost reports for analysis.

• Mandatory experience in Oracle Business and Office Management
• not required…