Project Manager - Procurement
Vertiv Corporation

Job Info

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Vertiv is hiring a Project Manager for our Americas Procurement team in Westerville, OH. This person will be responsible to plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated procurement focused projects. The role may oversee a single or multiple projects as the situation allows or requires and is responsible for ensuring the goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and in line with key metrics both personally and through assigned employees.

Responsibilities

• Defines plan for achieving project goals and monitors progress against project goals. Leverages Six Sigma planning and analysis methods and tools in projects and to assess goals.
• Interacts with various functions to ensure assigned tasks are being completed.
• Provides guidance, feedback, coaching, and redirection as necessary to individuals and teams to achieve the project goals.
• Ensures that issues, questions, barriers are identified and addressed in a timely fashion to keep project on schedule.
• Reviews work of project team to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. Works with members to address additional data needs, causational analysis, technical complexity, etc.
• Report progress of projects and milestones to upper management.
• Ensures that good project management techniques are utilized so that outcomes from team efforts are sustainable and maintainable.
• Engagement with IT stakeholders to support system implementation activities: Oracle ERP tool and report development, Systems update projects, new tool/process training.

Experience, Education and Certifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 7 years procurement and/or business management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting, analyzing, and coordinating projects.

Requirements

• Strength in managing remote project teams as well as experience within matrixed organizations.

• Experience in sourcing and procurement tools, systems, and fundamentals: i.e., functionality and implementation of ERP deployments, digital transformation / data exchange (E2open, iSupplier), material standards setting, supplier attribute data, etc.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred
• General knowledge of organizational processes
• Knowledge of broad business issues
• Systems approach with quantitative skills
• Must be detailed oriented and results focused
• Ability to organize people and projects
• Good interpersonal skills including listening, written and verbal communications, and conflict resolution (ability to overcome resistance)
• Problem Solving skills
• Meeting Leadership Skills and / or facilitation skills
• PC skills, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Word, Outlook, Project

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $4.4 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@vertivco.com.

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