Vertiv · 1 day ago
Sr. Manager, Program Management - Solutions Product Line
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVertiv is a global critical infrastructure and data center technology company focused on ensuring customers’ vital applications run continuously. The Sr. Manager, Program Management will drive the successful development and delivery of integrated solutions while overseeing a cross-functional program management team.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
10+ years in program management for complex electrical, mechanical, or integrated solutions
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
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certifications desirable
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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