Project Manager Technical Project Mgmt. (IT) Specialist

Vertiv•Westerville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking an experienced Infrastructure IT Project Manager to lead large-scale capital projects across its Infrastructure IT Portfolio. The role manages complex projects from conception through completion, including new construction, expansions, renovations, and retrofits of warehouses, manufacturing plants, and industrial facilities. Projects may range from $5 million to more than $100 million. This position is based onsite at Vertiv’s headquarters in Westerville, Ohio. The Project Manager works with finance, infrastructure and engineering teams, contractors, vendors, business executives, and senior leadership to deliver projects in line with organizational strategy and operational needs. The role oversees project planning, budgets, procurement, design coordination, compliance, risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement across multiple concurrent projects. Travel to project sites may be required, up to 25–40%.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive project management experience in infrastructure or facilities within a large-scale organization.
Demonstrated experience managing projects involving warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and large-scale industrial environments.
Experience collaborating across Finance and capital planning teams, infrastructure and engineering departments, contractors and construction teams, external vendors and suppliers, and business executives and senior leadership.
Experience managing project budgets of $10 million or more, with accountability for cost control and financial performance.
Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building systems, and industrial facility requirements.
Proficiency with project management tools and software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to travel to project sites as required, up to 25–40%.

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Experience with automation, robotics integration, or advanced manufacturing facility buildouts.
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for large-scale infrastructure projects, including construction, expansions, renovations, and retrofits of warehouses, manufacturing plants, and industrial facilities.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations for projects ranging from $5 million to more than $100 million.
Collaborate with Finance on capital planning, budget forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
Manage relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and cost control.
Partner with business executives and senior leadership to align facility projects with organizational strategy, growth plans, and operational requirements.
Oversee procurement, including RFP development, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and civil design requirements with infrastructure and engineering teams.
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and corporate policies.
Identify and manage project risks, mitigation strategies, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders, including presentations to executive leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, standards, and best practices across the facilities portfolio.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget targets.