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Posted:
30.06.2025
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14.08.2025
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Job Description:
The SWGR (Switchgear) Project Manager EMEA leads and executes product lifecycle activities for the Switchgear PL (Product Line) in the Europe, Middle East and Africa. The Vertiv NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) framework is the governing methodology for this position. The role will work with a cross functional team to create the product idea, run the development, bring the product to market and close out the post launch activities. Another aspect of the roles is also to work with Product Management to phase out old
products that are no longer in service. Last but not lease scheduling and budget adherence are critical to this role. The role report direction to the global director of product management for the global SWGR PL.
This role is an onsite position that can be base at our facility in Burnfoot, County Donegal, Ireland or Campsie, Derry, Northern Ireland.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage the Vertiv NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) process for product development as well as
phase out.
* Work closely with the SWGR Product Manager to develop the new product’s requirement specification. What
the data center and commercial industrial markets are looking for.
* Work closely with all the various stakeholders of the project to develop the feature specification. What the
project team will deliver, at what cost and within what time.
* Assist the Product Manager in working with Marketing Communication to create the literature and promotional
material needed to launch and support the project.
* Manage the new product prototype samples with operations to ensure they are delivered on time to support
test lab availability and the product’s launch.
* Work closely with sales, pricing and finance to ensure the product delivers both project and commercial success
from a financial point of view.
* Report at the executive level on how the project is progressing as well as how it interconnects with other
projects in the overall Vertiv Portfolio.
* Ensure the team develops and loads the attributed data to support Oracle, PD Cloud and supporting
configuration systems.
* Work closely with Vertiv’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineers to ensure product manufacturability and capital
investment associated with the project.
* Primary manufacturing facilities are found in Ireland and the UAE. However, Vertiv is a global manufacturing
company and as needed operations support with a project can be extended to non-EMEA locations (such as
Asia).
QUALIFICATIONS
* in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in product engineering, manufacturing or marketing in
the electrical apparatus industry.
* Demonstratable experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations and working with cross functional
teams to identify and execute on priority actions.
* Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes.
* Must have demonstratable skills with Microsoft office applications, particularly Excel and Project. Smartsheet
and Power BI experience beneficial.
* Ability to directly interface with Vertiv internal stakeholders, at the executive and technical levels, required.
* Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via digital
conference calls (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)
* NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Experience
* Demonstrated curiosity and a lifelong learner.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Comfortable working autonomously.
* Experience in introducing new processes to an existing organization.
* Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management
* Direct experience in IEC 61439-2 Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus (less than 600V) equipment space.
* Direct experience with low voltage (less than 600V) electrical components like circuit breaker, transformers,
metering, arc flash mitigation equipment, etc.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
* Customer Focus
* Operational Excellence
* High-Performance Culture
OUR BEHAVIORS
* Own It
* Act With Urgency
* Foster a Customer-First Mindset
* Think Big and Execute
* Lead by Example
* Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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