What are the responsibilities and job description for the TM-Program Manager(Global)-Xi'an position at Vertiv?
"RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead end-to-end project management for new product development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure the projects are managed in accordance with the Corporate NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction) Process,
• Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, while effectively managing risks and dependencies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and foster a culture of teamwork to achieve project deliverables and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Work with management of different operating functions to identify and obtain required resources to adequately staff projects.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between various stakeholders, including engineering teams, operations, product offering and executive leadership.
• Track and report on project progress, budget utilization, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks and issues that may impact project timelines, scope, or quality.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and efficiency in the product development process.
• Collaborate closely with the Offering Management team to define product requirements, specifications, and ensure alignment with customer needs and with the Engineering team to develop and validate solutions which are compliant with the requirements set, at a competitive product cost.
• Initiate and complete post-launch product analysis and feedback collection to inform future iterations and enhancements.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Project/Program Manager, leading projects or programs in a structured organization
• Proficiency in English communication skills, both verbal and written. B1 Intermediate level as a minimum.
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization.
• Experience in Hardware development process, waterfall framework with stages and gates
• Good Project management skills, PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams towards a common goal.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time, mainly within Europe.
• Experience in the HVAC sector is preferred."
