Director, IT Systems Product Strategy Americas

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Director, IT Systems Product Strategy – Americas ensures alignment between Americas Sales organization, Americas Sales Operations organization, Americas Finance organization, and the IT Systems Business Unit organization regarding pipeline, orders, sales, and other key financial metrics for the IT Systems Business Unit. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Strategy and Portfolio Growth for the Americas, this role will also drive visibility and monitoring of regional IT Systems product margins, including pricing initiatives, VAVE, cost-out programs, etc. The role will lead product-related strategic planning processes for the Americas region related to the IT Systems Business unit. It will also define product business cases for new product development and execute on existing products. Finally, this role will serve as a unified market and customer intelligence provider for the Americas Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead analysis of and efforts to improve the margin and profitability of the IT Systems Business Unit and its subsidiary Product Lines.
• Serve as a key contributor for the Americas Region for IT Systems related topics in Pipeline, Orders, Sales, and Demand Planning meetings.
• Define and execute pricing strategies in partnership with the IT Systems Business Unit, Americas Finance, Sales, and Sales Ops.
• Serve as the key stakeholder for the Americas region for IT Systems related NPDI product launches.
• Liaise closely with the Americas IT Systems Technical Sales/Application Engineering Teams.
• Research market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
• Partner with the IT Systems Business Unit, Sales and Sales Ops to ensure Sales Enablement processes and best practices are established for new and evolving products.
• Collect voice of customers and product business cases and share with global products teams.  
• Develop and track metrics to evaluate post-launch sales performance of new offerings, including pipeline and quotation.
• Lead IT Systems Strategic Planning efforts for the Americas Region, partnering with the IT Systems Business Unit, the Americas Strategy Team, the Americas Finance Team, and Americas Sales Teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred.
• 8-10 years in technical, product service, strategic planning, sales, marketing or directly related experience.
• Experience with IT Systems products and solutions preferred.
• Strong business acumen and ability to act as a CEO for the products being covered.
• Ability to quickly develop cross-functional relationships to achieve business objectives.
• Technical expertise to translate stakeholder needs/pain points to solutions.
• Able to combine long-term and short-term goals by setting priorities. 
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization from entry level to executive.
• Attitude to act as a leader in their role and with curiosity in all that’s new (market trends, new technologies etc.).
• Language skills: fluent in English, written and verbal required. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet and other business applications.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No special physical requirements.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 10% as needed.

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’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 revenue, 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. 

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. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.

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.