Vertiv Operating Systems Manager

Vertiv • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a driven, high-performing Manager of Vertiv Operating System (VOS) to support the deployment and advancement of Lean transformation across its global enterprise. The role focuses on enabling the SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) team to embed Lean thinking, improve process discipline, and strengthen Vertiv’s operating system through coaching, facilitation, and aligned leadership routines.

As a member of the VOS team, the Manager acts as a strategic business partner and coach, empowering teams with practical tools, clear standards, and cultural change. The position calls for a hands-on leader with a proven record in Lean deployment and the ability to make continuous improvement effective in complex, cross-functional environments. The role supports deployment across both cultural and tactical dimensions, from team-level coaching to enterprise system-level change, and involves 25–50% travel, including occasional international travel.

The position is located in Westerville, Columbus, Ohio. Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and operates in more than 130 countries. The successful candidate is expected to embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles and Behaviors in support of its Strategic Priorities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience leading Lean or operational excellence efforts in global, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success deploying Lean methodologies in corporate or back-office environments.
• Exceptional coaching, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect continuous improvement to workstream, functional, and enterprise value.
• Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, independently manage multiple priorities, and deliver tangible outcomes.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Business, Operations, or Engineering.
• Master Black Belt or equivalent coaching credentials.
• Experience with VSM, maturity models, and cultural change management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a deployment advisor for VOS initiatives across the SIOP workstream, ensuring alignment with the enterprise-wide Lean strategy.
• Facilitate workshops, kaizen events, and structured problem-solving to drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and experience.
• Coach business leaders on Lean tools, maturity assessments, standard work, visual management, and process design.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration through swimlane mapping, value stream diagnostics, and best-practice sharing across departments.
• Develop and support governance mechanisms, including VOS maturity tracking, KPI alignment, and leadership engagement routines.
• Model a culture of ownership and empowerment by helping teams internalize Lean mindsets and behaviors that sustain progress over time.
• Support deployment across cultural and tactical dimensions, from team-level coaching to enterprise system-level change.
• Drive cross-functional integration and alignment of operating practices, expectations, and performance rhythms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager