Vertiv · 18 hours ago
Sr. Manager Quality
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expVertiv is seeking a Sr. Quality Manager responsible for defining and executing the global quality strategy for assigned product lines throughout the New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) lifecycle. This role involves managing a team of NPDI Product Quality Engineers and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the product development process.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own global quality strategy, governance, and execution for NPDI across assigned product lines
Serve as the senior quality point of contact for NPDI programs and escalations within scope
Ensure quality deliverables are clearly defined, resourced, and executed across all NPDI phases and global regions
Directly manage and develop a team of NPDI Product Quality Engineers who lead quality execution for individual NPDI projects
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and prioritization to ensure consistent application of quality tools, methodologies, and standards
Set performance objectives, conduct reviews, and support career development for NPDI quality team members
Ensure effective workload planning and alignment of quality resources to NPDI program priorities
Develop, deploy, and sustain global NPDI quality standards, processes, and best practices
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, industry, and customer quality requirements throughout product development and launch
Oversee implementation of design controls, risk management activities (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA), validation planning, and change management
Partners with R&D, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Service teams to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks
Lead and participate in design reviews, phase-gate reviews, and launch readiness assessments
Drive timely and effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for NPDI and early production issues
Define, track, and analyze NPDI quality KPIs, including launch readiness, defect trends, and early field performance
Use data-driven insights to identify systemic gaps and drive continuous improvement across NPDI processes
Lead initiatives to improve speed to market, product robustness, and customer satisfaction
Report NPDI quality status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and executive forums
Present quality performance in Quality Quarterly Business Reviews and NPDI governance reviews
Champion a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across global teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 12 years of experience in Quality, Engineering, or a related discipline, with at least 7 years in a leadership or people-management role
Demonstrated experience managing quality teams supporting New Product Development & Introduction in a global environment
Strong expertise in quality management systems, design controls, risk management, validation, and continuous improvement methodologies
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical professionals
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a systems-thinking approach
Preferred
Experience supporting complex, global manufacturing and supply chain environments
Certifications such as Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Lean, ASQ, or equivalent
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
Leadership Team
Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Lambrecht
Vice President Sales EMEA
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