Project Analyst

Vertiv Holdings, LLC • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

This Project Analyst position supports the product development process from beginning to end. This role will focus on Project Management of our Network Monitoring product embedded development across our Global Core Engineering organization. The Project Analyst is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Analyst coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Project Specialist must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts in Business, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other technical degree. Master of Business Administration is a plus.
• 1+ years' experience as a Project Specialist/Manager, preferably in a new product development environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
• Agile Project Management (SCRUM, SAFe, etc.) is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and to accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, project planning.
• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call.
• Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives.
• Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals.
• Experience embedded firmware development projects is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, & Smartsheet

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
• Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction process
• Assist project team members as required
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees