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.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager - to join our dynamic team in Milan, Italy!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for projects execution in accordance with the main contractual obligations such as: guarantee the technical requirements required by the contract, delivery terms and quality as well as the profitability of the project itself; act as the main interface to the customer in the name and on behalf of the company; management and monitoring of costs to safeguard the contract margin; maintain customer satisfaction.

What you will be doing -

Project execution

• Management of installation projects, including all Vertiv products and services and local activities
• To become a single point of contact for the customer with particular responsibility for:
  • Quality and compliance of project delivery and installation management.
  • Essential documentation production
  • Attendance at factory testing and validation visits if required
  • Production of job specific documents (drawings, manuals, ….)
  • Management of suppliers and particularly sub-contractors on client sites
  • Presence during client site meetings, site testing, and deliveries

• To have a proactive role in preventing any problems that may arise during the project implementation process by highlighting and supervising potential critical areas and preparing to promptly operate with the other functions/departments for their solution to avoid project execution is compromised
• Operate within and strive to improve measurable project performance, including target delivery margins, budgets, on time delivery and engineering team efficiency

Cost control

• Supervision of the purchase activities related to the project, in collaboration with the purchasing manager, to ensure compliance with the budget and to develop actions to reduce and limit costs to optimize the margin.

Shipping, delivery and site activities coordination

• Coordination externally between client / consultant, sub-contractors and suppliers, ensuring that projects are delivered in line with client expectations.
• Coordination of shipping and customer delivery activities to avoid stock inventory
• Coordination of local subcontractors that perform on-site installation and assistance activities to guarantee the customer expected start-up times

Documentation and reports:

• Responsible for the progress of work, quality and conservation of all the reports and documentation related to the project such as drawings, specifications, customer requests, meeting reports, certifications, shipping / delivery documents, ...

Customer relationship, reporting and billing:

• Building customer loyalty by developing a solid relationship
• Continual client support during the Project life cycle; from order placement, delivery, installation and commissioning through to testing and proving before handover.
• Ensure accurate and timely revenue forecasting and project margins measurement
• Maintain up to date project status reports, and variation monitoring for all projects
• Provide timely feedback to the Departmental Manager and internal departments on the status of all active projects
• Respect of billing times and payment terms

Compliance and quality

• Ensure compliance of all works with Vertiv and local regulatory guidelines
• Ensure that any activity, task and responsibility required by role in terms of the International Trade Compliance Regulation is managed and performed in full compliance with the Company ITC certification program itself.

What will make you successful -

• Degree in Engineering (preferred)
• Experience in the management and control of value-added contracts (M&E - Material & Engineering)
• Experience in the negotiation and management of sub-contractors
• Experience in data center applications
• Commercial skills in addition to the ability to understand specifications, contracts and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• AutoCAD drawing production/editing knowledge (preferred)
• Working knowledge of all MS Office applications, MS Project and Oracle
• English fluency

JOB INTERACTIONS

• Customers (Main Contractors and End Users)
• Suppliers and sub-contractors
• Designers, Consultants
• Internal engineering
• Internal supply chain teams and plants
• Internal Sales, Service, Commercial and Finance teams

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

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

The anticipated salary range for this role in Milan, Italy is between 48.000€ and 58.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). 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.