Field Change Notice Project Manager

Vertiv Group•Westerville, OH

About The Position

Vertiv’s Technical Support organization is hiring a Field Change Notice (FCN) project manager to lead efforts for field changes to projects where Vertiv equipment (thermal, power, battery and monitoring products) is deployed. Projects will range from projects that are currently under construction to projects that have already been turned over to the customer. This job requires effective communication with all levels of multiple organizations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor’s or Associates degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of project management experience, critical infrastructure expertise with UPS, thermal, battery and monitoring are a plus.
Knowledge of construction, electrical and mechanical contracting.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent project management skills
Detail-oriented
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing processes, data center infrastructure and commissioning processes is helpful.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) to help define and develop methods and procedures and institute best practices.
Ensure the procedures are enforced on your projects.
Create the project scope of work in conjunction with the technical and quality teams defining Vertiv responsibilities as well as other stakeholders.
Utilize standard Project Management tools to conduct the project effectively, achieving quality, financial and schedule targets.
Define and obtain the appropriate resources required to fulfill the project scope of work.
Work with all functional group leaders to develop the project organizational resource chart.
Develop a RACI Matrix to ensure functional groups understand roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
Coordinate with order management, plant production, logistics, contractors, services, and warranty groups throughout the project, escalating potential conflicts to avoid impact to the customer, and ensuring project is completed on time and on budget.
Create the schedule for when work is to be completed.
Work closely with site resources to ensure understanding and communication of the schedule, budget, and scope.
Visit the site periodically to establish relationships with key contractor and customer personnel.
Draft and create proposals to be sent to 3rd party service providers and/ or local Vertiv offices (LVO’s) outlining scope of work and price.
Level bids for proposed work and ensure bidding parties have included everything outlined in the scope of work.
Review invoicing to ensure work has been performed and monitor financials to ensure budgets are being maintained.
Escalate and create urgency around any issues that would impede the success of the project.
Ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner and communicated to the stakeholders.
Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path.
Coordinate the team to implement short term and long-term resolution.
Must have ability to communicate effectively, including conducting effective meetings and presentations.
Follow Reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for quality, schedule, and cost targets.
Establish project reporting and KPI's.
Document meeting notes, action items and follow through to completion.
Be proactive in establishing a culture of Safety for each project.
Host periodic safety meetings to ensure the project is always considering safety first.