Manager, Global Master Data Management

The primary purpose of this role involves traditional project management responsibilities for large scale Master Data Management (MDM) projects, specifically supporting the Enterprise Product Hierarchy (EPH) initiative, with global, enterprise-wide impact. This individual will lead joint IT Operations’ and Business Systems’ projects to successful completion as stand-alone projects or within global programs. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that project objectives are achieved on time and on budget, while meeting quality goals of the program.

You will be expected to be in office at our Corporate HQ's in Columbus, Ohio (Westerville). 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading, planning, execution, and completion of large scale complex projects. Monitors and controls project activities from initiation through delivery.
• Accountable for Global MDM Project Management planning and execution tasks, including, but not limited to, scope, scheduling, budgeting, costing, resource, risk and issue management.
• Continuously assesses project health, anticipating risk and developing effective mitigation plans that maintain committed project plan.
• Develops and manages project recovery plans when necessary, minimizing impact to project commitments.
• Collects and analyzes data required to create effective written status reports. Creates and delivers effective written and verbal project status reports.
• Proactively engages stakeholders, providing timely, relevant, and transparent project status.
• Identifies task dependencies as they arise and takes action to ensure that project schedule is unimpeded by dependencies.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, 
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path.
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for scope, schedule, and cost.
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip.
• Identify key risks and develop contingency plans.
• Work with management of different operating functions to identify and obtain required resources to adequately staff project.
• Interacts with all levels of management, team members, and stakeholders. Builds cohesive teams by partnering and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient success of projects. Collaboratively engages and leads diverse teams and team members.
• Directs activities of project team members and balances workload of the team, ensuring that both individual and group objectives are met.
• Contributes to development of processes when they are needed by coordinating collaboration of design and execution with applicable Stakeholders.
• Prepares and performs stage gate reviews and ensure compliance with the ITPLC standards and processes 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Project Management, Information Technology or related degree.  Associates degree or military certification with two years directly related experience, or of 5 years directly related experience will be held equivalent to educational requirement. 
• 7+ years’ project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale IT Software Development projects, specifically master data or data management from inception to closure.
• Strong Project Planning & Organizational Skills.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecyle process. 
• Good understanding of how to look for gaps in business functional requirements as it relates to Project deliverables and ability to manage risks and key decisions.   
• Excellent presentation skills; can adjust presentation to the audience level. Comfortable presenting to small and large groups at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, manages competing priorities, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Must be highly effective at leading people, and facilitating rapid change in a consistent and structured manner.
• Ability to demonstrate process development and management practices.
• Possesses understanding of cultural and behavioral influences on project communication and execution.
• Working knowledge of project management technologies, and tools (Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Possess in depth knowledge of Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
• Team oriented individual with the ability to work in a large, global corporate structure.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can initiate action and follow through with well-defined solutions and action plans.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• None

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

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

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@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.