Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vertiv is a global leader in providing critical infrastructure technologies and services for data centers and commercial facilities. They are seeking a New Product Development Program Manager to lead the development and release of advanced integrated edge data center systems, ensuring successful execution from concept to market release while coordinating across multiple engineering domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global and regional programs within the integrated edge infrastructure systems portfolio, ensuring all timelines, deliverables, and budgetary requirements are met
• Own day-to-day execution of assigned programs, including maintaining integrated schedules and tracking deliverables across hardware engineering, firmware, systems integration, quality, operations, and commercial teams
• Develop and maintain detailed program schedules using enterprise tools (e.g., Smartsheet), allocate resources, and monitor progress through structured execution reviews and milestone health indicators
• Proactively identify risks and challenges across multi-disciplinary system development efforts, including integration risks, cross-functional dependencies, supply chain constraints, and validation gaps
• Deliver clear, concise, and actionable program updates and insights to stakeholders through established governance forums (e.g., PSRs, cadence calls, leadership reviews)
• Balance business and technical requirements to drive solutions that meet both operational needs and system constraints
• Own and maintain program execution systems, including schedules, action trackers, and decision records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all program data

Skills

• Strong understanding of Phase-Gate NPDI processes and methodologies
• Experience with edge data center products is highly desirable
• Leadership capabilities that foster teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving across diverse, global teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, self-starting mindset
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline; equivalent work experience will be considered
• 3–7 years of program management experience in environments delivering integrated infrastructure systems, embedded platforms, industrial equipment, or similar hardware-centric solutions, with a demonstrated track record of executing complex development programs
• Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, PMI-ACP, or an equivalent certification is preferred but not required
• Proficiency in project management and execution tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint, with the ability to establish and maintain scalable program tracking mechanisms
• Experience managing firmware‑centric or hybrid programs with frequent iteration, phased release models, and evolving requirements
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in matrixed, globally distributed teams, driving accountability without direct authority

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