VP, Infrastructure Solutions - Americas

POSITION SUMMARY

The VP, Infrastructure Solutions (IS) – Americas is responsible for leading the growing Integrated Solutions business. This individual should be a strategic leader who has strength in understanding the needs of the market and predicting the future requirements of current customers. They understand the competitive market, predict customer requirements, and introduce solutions to current and potential customer challenges. They are an expert communicator, able to scale from the most technical Engineering issues to the most strategic Offer Management solutions. The person in this role can drive a customer issue to appropriate resolution quickly. They should also have strength in navigating internal leaders, processes, procedures, and organizations. The VP, Infrastructure Solutions - Americas has a demonstrated ability to assess, negotiate and resolve issues by creating solutions that are technically sound, practical, and cost effective. They will partner with sales to translate Vertiv product and services suite into what, how, and when Vertiv solutions will resolve local customer problems. Strong business acumen is required, including proven success in simplifying a complex job and running a large and expanding line of business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day to day leadership of the Americas Infrastructure Solutions group, positively influencing the broader business groups in region. 
• Responsible for driving the Infrastructure Solutions team to surpass Business Objectives and Key Results 
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement the right Infrastructure Solutions steps at the right place, cost, and time to address customer needs through direct and indirect interaction. 
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the Integrated Solutions team; provide an engaging, innovative work environment, mentoring leaders as a cornerstone of management career development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors' Degree in Science or General Engineering required; Masters in CS or Engineering preferred 
• 15 years of experience leading engineering teams 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication skills and ability to build diverse relationships internally and externally and excel within a matrix organization 
• Strategic thinking to navigate complex business and customer environments 
• Proven track record of strong leadership, including setting up an innovative, accountable, inspired culture 
• Inspirational leader that builds self-sufficient teams and recognized leaders within the company 
• Regional experience in a medium to large industrial or technology organizations 
• Strong acumen in Electrical discipline 
• Business acumen in driving budget and organizational cost requirements 
• Analytical skills to understand the impact of market and competitive changes as they affect the offering portfolio and determine a successful course of action 
• Conflict resolution skills required as influencing a transformational business 
• Experience leading successfully through rapid, significant growth 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No Special Physical Requirements 
• Standard office work environment typically but will require ability to wear personal protective gear in visits to Customer Sites and Manufacturing Facilities. 
• Job is based in Westerville, Ohio, must be willing to relocate.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 25%

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 $6.9 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.