What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Planning Director position at Vertiv?
Job Summary
The Strategic Planning Director drives strategic planning, growth initiatives, and business transformation programs across the enterprise. This role partners with executive leadership to define corporate priorities, identify strategic opportunities, and ensure alignment between business unit strategies and long-term market trends.
This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH - HQ location.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the development and execution of multi-year strategic plans, growth roadmaps, and portfolio optimization efforts.
- Conduct in-depth market, competitor, and technology analyses to support investment decisions and global positioning.
- Collaborate with business, functional, and regional leaders to translate portfolio strategy into actionable business initiatives.
- Support M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments through strategic diligence, business modeling, and integration planning.
- Facilitate executive workshops, strategy reviews, and annual planning sessions with senior leaders.
- Define and track key performance indicators to monitor strategic progress and ensure accountability.
- Drive cross-functional transformation and organizational alignment initiatives to accelerate growth and efficiency.
- Serve as a thought partner to the executive committee, providing insights on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and competitive disruptions.
- Supervise interns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree; Masters degree in Business, Engineering or related field
- 5-7 Years of related experience
- Consulting experience preferred
- Industry experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, ETL tools, and AI prompts
TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
- 10%
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 $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.
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