Director Engineering Management

Job Summary

The Director, Engineering Management leads a multi-discipline engineering team responsible for executing engineered-to-order projects and sustaining programs within Vertiv’s Power Management business in the Americas. The leader oversees mechanical and electrical system engineering disciplines — driving on-time engineering release to production while achieving cost, quality, and performance targets.

The role carries accountability for evaluating and developing solutions for customer driven modifications to standard and configured products such as UPS, Battery, PDU, RPP, and STS. Operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, this leader collaborates closely with Product Management, Procurement, Quality, Operations, PMO, and Service to deliver solutions for critical infrastructure applications.

Responsibilities

Engineering Execution & Change Management

• ​Manage Engineered-to-Order and sustaining projects for power management products (UPS, Battery, PDU, RPP, and STS) within Americas region.
• ​Own end-to-end engineering change management performance, ensuring Change Orders, Manufacturing Changes, Deviations, and Stop Ships are processed accurately and within target cycle times.
• ​Set, track, and report team KPIs including on-time delivery of engineering packages, change order cycle time, VAVE savings, and team capacity utilization.
• ​Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to identify and eliminate areas of high cost in products including UPS, batteries, power switching, and distribution equipment.
• ​Oversee data integration and analysis supporting project execution, CPQ configurator rules, Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and business application development.

​Talent & Organization Development

• ​Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors and individual contributors; conduct performance reviews, provide improvement feedback, and build succession plans.
• ​Recruit, train, and onboard new team members as necessary to maintain team capacity.
• ​Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• ​Collaborate with operations, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing engineering to ensure seamless design-to-production transitions.
• ​Partner with product management and sales to support customer technical engagements as needed.
• ​Interface with regulatory and certification team members to ensure product compliance within the market.

Requirements

• ​​​​​Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; Electrical Engineering is preferred​​
• ​10+ years of experience as a technical manager, with a history of progression in managerial roles.
• ​Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• ​Technical knowledge of 3-phase power systems, UPS products, power switching and distribution equipment, and transformer design fundamentals.
• ​Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., fabrication, machining, casting, electronics, or similar)
• ​Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, engineering change order processes, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
• ​Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and cost structures
• ​Experience developing cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives
• ​Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI), Smartsheet, and other business applications
• ​Excellent communications skills – written & verbal​​

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.

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