Operations Project Manager

Position Summary 

Vertiv is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Switchgear and Busway product lines at the Anderson, South Carolina facility. This role is responsible for managing projects from early inquiries, through initial design, design submittals, quoting, customer approval, final drawing release to manufacturing, building, and shipping.   The Project Manager partners cross-functionally with Sales, Program Management, Offering Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with customer specifications, safety standards, and Vertiv quality requirements. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage projects supporting Switchgear and Busway product lines from quote to design through manufacturing and delivery. 

• Coordinate with Sales, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure project execution. 

• Lead development and review of engineering drawings, bills of material, technical documentation, and test procedures. 

• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors for component sourcing and outsourced services. 

• Support material planning and procurement activities to meet project schedules. 

• Facilitate project meetings including design reviews and production readiness reviews. 

• Track project schedules, risks, and deliverables and implement mitigation plans as needed. 

• Ensure document control on Vertiv and customer platforms. 

• Support factory testing, inspections, and quality checks for Switchgear and Busway assemblies. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and Vertiv policies. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical, industrial, or manufacturing environments. 

• Experience managing projects related to electrical power equipment such as switchgear or busway. 

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and equipment specifications. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 

• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills. 

Education and Certifications 

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. 

Physical Requirements 

No special physical requirements. Occasional presence in manufacturing environments may be required. 

Environmental Demands 

Manufacturing and production floor environment with exposure to industrial equipment and electrical assemblies. 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•  High-Performance Culture•  Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

VERTIV 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
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs.  Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 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.