Project Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Project Manager is responsible for managing complex Engineer-to-Order (ETO) projects across Power and IT System Business Units, from order entry through design definition, production, and site handover. Where new or unreleased products are part of the ETO scope, NPDI projects are owned and led by the assigned NPDI Project Manager; this role works closely with them, supporting design freeze, risk anticipation, and cross-functional coordination across product lines, factories, and third-party partners.

Complex ETO projects are a subcategory within the NPDI framework — they follow a similar phase-gate discipline but are triggered by a specific customer order requiring custom engineering rather than a strategic product roadmap decision. While the assigned NPDI Project Manager owns the phase-gate process and product development lifecycle, this role owns the complex ETO order execution — driving design definition, production readiness, and delivery to the customer within the NPDI governance structure.

This role serves as the integrating project manager across product lines, factories, and partners, filling the gaps between them. The focus is on early-stage order processing — anticipating risks, fixing the schedule, and ensuring the right information is exchanged in time so issues surface before equipment reaches site. The role operates in a multinational, multi-project environment, and reports within the Project Management team.

PROJECT ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA

• In addition to standard NPDI/NPI projects, the Project Manager takes ownership of complex projects that involve one or more of the following:
• Third-party equipment or scope integrated into the Vertiv delivery
• Products still in NPDI, quoted or ordered before release and mass production
• Orders received with the design not fully defined at time of order entry
• Architecture requiring site controls or power metering software
• Complex site commissioning and testing, with hyper care required after handover

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

NPDI/NPI Collaboration & ETO Phase-Gate Alignment

Complex ETO Order Execution

Shared Accountabilities — All Projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education — Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• Experience — 5+ years of experience in new product introduction (NPI), new product development, ETO project management, or complex project delivery in data centers, power distribution, or critical infrastructure.
• Track Record — Proven delivery of projects involving several product lines, third-party scope, or newly released products where design was not fully defined at order entry.
• Scheduling Tools — Proficiency in project scheduling tools (Smartsheet or equivalent).
• ERP Systems — Familiarity with Oracle or a similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Commercial Control — Demonstrated experience in budget tracking, margin management, and change order processes.
• Problem Solving — Hands-on structured problem solving using A3, 5 Whys, and 8D methodologies.
• Organizational Skills — Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Communication — Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (written and verbal). English language required.
• Self-Reliance — Ability to work independently and motivate people across all levels of the organization without direct authority.
• Deadline Management — Strong ability to plan deadlines and ensure adherence across cross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification — PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA project management certification.
• Continuous Improvement — Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• International Experience — Experience managing cross-functional and/or international teams across multiple time zones.
• Site Exposure — Exposure to FAT, site acceptance, and commissioning processes — sufficient to anticipate site risks and challenge readiness.
• PPM Tools — Experience with PPM dashboards and portfolio reporting tools.
• Product Knowledge — Working knowledge of Power Systems equipment (MV/LV switchgear, UPS, busbar, BESS, power skids) and/or IT Systems (racks, containment, rPDU, busway, cooling).
• Software Integration — Knowledge of site controls, protection and automation, power metering software (EPMS), DCIM, or BMS integration.
• Languages — A second European language is an advantage.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Full-time position.

Up to 20–25% travel, primarily to Power and IT System BU factories. Customer site visits by exception only.

NM-based, within commutable reach of factories that build the assigned projects.

Role may involve extended working hours during critical project phases, factory acceptance tests, or site handover periods

The anticipated salary range for this role Slovakia is between 25 200€ to 31 500€ gross per and reflects the range applicable in that jurisdiction. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

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