Sr. Project Manager

Vertiv•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

Vertiv’s Global Strategic Account (GSA) organization is hiring a Sr. Project Manager to lead national critical infrastructure and data center projects involving thermal, power, battery, and monitoring products. The role establishes relationships and processes from pre-sales through equipment commissioning to create a smooth, repeatable process that is implemented and followed. It requires effective communication with people at all levels across multiple organizations. The position also focuses on digital platforms—primarily Oracle, Smartsheet, and Power BI—to support business execution. The Sr. Project Manager is accountable for project quality, schedule, cost, and financial performance; coordinates internal and external project participants; and promotes a safety-first culture. Periodic jobsite visits are required, and travel is 25–30%. Schedules may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management experience.
Knowledge of construction, electrical, and mechanical contracting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Detail-oriented.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Critical infrastructure expertise with UPS, thermal, battery, and monitoring products.
Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing processes, data center infrastructure, and commissioning processes.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Use standard project management tools to manage projects and achieve quality, financial, and schedule targets.
Define and obtain the resources needed to fulfill the project scope of work, working with functional group leaders to develop the project organizational resource chart.
Coordinate with order management, plant production, logistics, contractors, services, and warranty groups, escalating potential conflicts to avoid customer impact.
Work with jobsite and field resources to ensure understanding and communication of project schedule, budget, and scope.
Visit project sites periodically to establish relationships with key contractor and customer personnel.
Escalate issues that could impede project success, ensure timely resolution, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Conduct effective meetings and presentations and communicate effectively.
Use reporting and tracking programs to keep projects on target for quality, schedule, and cost.
Manage the financial performance of assigned projects, including creating cost budgets, tracking and investigating spend, and maintaining established project margins.
Promote a safety-first culture on each project and host periodic safety meetings.