NPDI Project manager
Who are we?
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 $6.9 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.
As a Project Manager within the Global Services PMO, you will support the execution of New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) initiatives, along with select digital and service transformation programs. This role is responsible for ensuring service requirements are effectively integrated into product development and launch activities, enabling readiness, scalability, and successful global deployment.
The role is based in Cluj-Napoca and you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Regional Services to coordinate deliverables across the NPDI lifecycle. The role requires strong execution discipline, structured project management capability, and the ability to operate in a global matrix environment.
You will contribute to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to Global Services objectives, while supporting continuous improvement of PMO processes and governance.
Key Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria
Project Execution & Delivery (40%)
- Support planning and execution of NPDI and digital services projects using established PMO and Vertiv Operating System (VOS) frameworks.
- Track and manage project schedules, deliverables, risks, and dependencies across cross-functional teams.
- Ensure service readiness requirements (e.g., documentation, training, enablement, cost inputs) are incorporated into project deliverables.
- Support stage-gate governance activities from concept through launch and post-launch readiness.
Stakeholder Coordination & Communication (25%)
- Act as a liaison between Global Services and functional teams to support alignment across Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regional Services.
- Facilitate communication across global stakeholders to ensure visibility of project status, risks, and dependencies.
- Assist in preparing project updates, dashboards, and executive status reports.
- Support regional coordination to ensure readiness requirements reflect deployment needs.
Process & Continuous Improvement (20%)
- Contribute to standardization of PMO tools, templates, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Support adoption of digital tools for project tracking, reporting, and service readiness.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen NPDI service integration and execution consistency.
Data Tracking & Governance Support (15%)
- Maintain accurate project tracking using PMO tools and reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet, MS Project).
- Support monitoring of project KPIs including schedule adherence, readiness milestones, and risk escalation tracking.
- Assist in documenting lessons learned and supporting governance updates within the PMO framework.
Required / Minimum Qualifications
- 3-6 years of experience in project coordination or project management roles within a global or matrix organization.
- Exposure to product development, service development, or NPDI-type environments preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project tracking tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, etc.) preferred.
- Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, CAPM, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Exposure to digital transformation or service enablement initiatives.
- Experience working in structured PMO environments.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills (Power BI exposure a plus).
- Additional languages beneficial in a global role.
Travel Requirements
Up to 10-15% international travel may be required depending on project needs and global coordination requirements
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
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR 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
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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