Program Manager (IS)

Vertiv Group•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Program Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of one or more complex, multi-project programs for Vertiv’s Infrastructure Solutions (IS) business, primarily in large-scale, mission-critical data centre construction and integration environments. The role provides strategic and execution-focused governance, aligning projects with Vertiv’s construction delivery standards, controls, and governance frameworks. PMI principles and practices are used as guidance, while Vertiv construction policies, procedures, HSE requirements, and management systems remain the primary expectations. The Program Manager leads across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, and stakeholder management to support predictable, safe, compliant, and profitable delivery in line with Vertiv business requirements. The position provides senior leadership throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, and serves as Vertiv’s senior program authority with customers, contractors, subcontractors, and delivery partners. The role oversees site execution across multiple projects, coordinates design, procurement, construction, and commissioning interfaces, and ensures readiness for construction start, phased handovers, and final completion. It maintains the integrated master program schedule, manages change and progress measurement, takes ownership of program-level financial performance and forecasting, and leads risk management, quality compliance, and HSE performance across the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent.
Minimum 15+ years of experience delivering complex construction or infrastructure programs.
Proven experience in mission-critical or data centre construction environments.
Strong understanding of Vertiv construction delivery, commercial, and governance standards.
Working knowledge of PMI PMBOK® and the Program Management Standard as guiding frameworks.
Demonstrated leadership in site execution, contractor management, and construction risk control.
Proficiency with program controls and scheduling tools, including Microsoft Project and Vertiv-approved systems.
Demonstrated visible leadership and accountability for HSE performance on construction sites.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred.
PgMP certification advantageous, or equivalent program-level construction delivery experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the program governance framework in accordance with Vertiv construction delivery standards and controls, informed by PMI best-practice guidance.
Provide senior leadership across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
Act as Vertiv’s senior program authority with customers, contractors, subcontractors, and delivery partners.
Oversee site-based execution across multiple projects, ensuring constructability, sequencing, and logistics are effectively planned and controlled.
Manage interfaces between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to support safe and efficient execution.
Ensure readiness for construction start, phased handovers, and final completion.
Maintain the integrated master program schedule across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
Ensure robust change management, progress measurement, and corrective actions across all projects.
Own program-level financial performance, forecasting, and margin protection.
Lead program-level risk management, emphasizing construction, commercial, and safety risks.
Ensure compliance with Vertiv quality systems, regulatory obligations, and HSE standards.
Promote a strong safety culture and visible leadership across construction sites.
Demonstrate accountability for HSE performance and embed HSE requirements into planning, execution, and contractor management.
Promote a zero-harm culture across all projects within the program.
Act with integrity, accountability, and professionalism; promote collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement; and represent Vertiv in alignment with its values, standards, and business objectives.