What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Program Management - Solutions Product Line position at Vertiv?
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Sr. Manager, Program Management is responsible for driving the successful development, delivery, and lifecycle execution of integrated solutions that combine racks, rack-plus configurations, DC power shelves, AC power products, remote management platforms (KVM, serial consoles), and busbar systems. This leader oversees the cross-functional program management team accountable for taking solutions from concept through commercialization, while ensuring seamless interlock with Business Units that own individual components.
This role is mission-critical to building a cohesive, scalable solutions portfolio. It requires a senior leader who can balance technical program leadership with strong business judgement, cross-organizational influence, and executive-level communication.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Vertiv is a $8.0 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Sr. Manager, Program Management is responsible for driving the successful development, delivery, and lifecycle execution of integrated solutions that combine racks, rack-plus configurations, DC power shelves, AC power products, remote management platforms (KVM, serial consoles), and busbar systems. This leader oversees the cross-functional program management team accountable for taking solutions from concept through commercialization, while ensuring seamless interlock with Business Units that own individual components.
This role is mission-critical to building a cohesive, scalable solutions portfolio. It requires a senior leader who can balance technical program leadership with strong business judgement, cross-organizational influence, and executive-level communication.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution
- Lead the program management organization responsible for end-to-end delivery of integrated solutions spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software elements.
- Ensure all programs meet defined KPIs for on-time delivery, on-budget execution, product cost targets, and solution profitability.
- Establish program governance, development processes, stage-gate discipline, and escalation mechanisms for risk, cost, and schedule management.
- Drive structured planning, resource allocation, and milestone tracking across a multi-disciplinary set of engineering, operations, and supply-chain partners.
- Coordinate closely with component-owning Business Units (e.g., UPS, DC Power, Rack PDUs, Management Systems, Busway) to align program timelines, technology roadmaps, and interdependencies.
- Ensure joint program plans reflect shared deliverables, component release schedules, and cost-down initiatives across the enterprise.
- Facilitate cross-organizational prioritization, conflict resolution, and executive alignment where component programs intersect with integrated solutions.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of program managers specializing in complex engineered systems.
- Develop competencies in planning, risk management, stakeholder management, cost control, and solution-level integration.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Own solution-level cost models and ensure alignment to margin, product-cost, and lifecycle targets.
- Partner with Product Management, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to ensure predictable cost structures, including BOM cost, labor cost, and integration cost.
- Support commercial readiness, launch planning, sales enablement, and supply-chain readiness for new solution releases.
- Provide crisp, executive-ready program updates including schedule status, cost/risk visibility, mitigation plans, and cross-BU alignment.
- Run periodic program reviews, governance boards, and cross-functional alignment forums.
- On-Time Delivery: Schedule adherence for all solution programs and interdependent component releases.
- On-Budget Execution: Alignment to forecasted program spend and cost-to-complete.
- Product Cost Achievement: Hitting target cost models, value engineering objectives, and cost-down plans.
- Cross-BU Program Alignment: Timely receipt of component deliverables from partner BUs; minimized schedule variance.
- Program Team Performance: Capability development, retention, and role effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years in program management for complex electrical, mechanical, or integrated solutions.
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certifications desirable.
- Experience with stage-gate or similar product development processes.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary product development across hardware, firmware, and systems integration.
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure—racks, UPS, DC power, PDUs, management systems, thermal, or similar technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large cross-functional technical teams across global geographies.
- Strong organizational leadership: coaching, talent development, team building, and performance management.
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder influence.
- Ability to navigate matrixed organizations, influence without authority, and manage interdependencies with multiple P&Ls.
- Strong financial fluency: product costing, program budgets, NPV/IRR basics, margin levers, and cost optimization.
- Proven success in resolving organizational conflicts, building alignment, and driving programs to completion.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
- 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
Vertiv is a $8.0 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.
