Manager, Business Process Improvement & VOS

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Manager, Business Process Improvement & VOS leads end-to-end ownership of small process improvement projects and contributes significantly to medium-scale initiatives across Opportunity-to-Cash (OTC), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI), Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), and/or Services within the Americas region.
• The Manager facilitates cross-functional working sessions independently, partners with IT and business leaders, and leverages data tools to support decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process Breadth:
  • Orients quickly in unfamiliar processes
  • Calibrates learning depth to the problem
  • Knows when to lean on SMEs vs. invest in going deeper
  • Exposure to 2+ process areas
• Project Ownership:
  • End-to-end ownership of small OTC, PTP, NPDI, SIOP or Services projects
  • Significant contributor on medium projects
  • Lead value stream and process mapping workshops
  • Prepare flowcharts and reporting packages
  • Perform root cause analysis
  • Identify AI and automation opportunities
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Comfortable with sponsored leadership
  • Can facilitate cross-functional working sessions independently
  • Partner with IT for system and tool implementations
  • Partner with business leaders on policies and procedures
  • Liaise with Learning and Development
  • Plans change management communications
  • Executes training
• Problem Complexity:
  • Moderately complex
  • Multi-variable problems
  • Identifies root cause and structures solutions independently
• People & Team Impact:
  • Holds team to commitments
  • Demonstrates Vertiv Behaviors
• Tools & Methods:
  • Selects appropriate CI methods for context
  • Leverages data tools to support decision-making
  • Utilize VOS governance to plan, facilitate, and manage BPI initiatives
  • Create and maintain projects in ServiceNow

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Marketing, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Intermediate knowledge in all areas of project planning, development, management, and implementation.
  • Project Management certifications (PMP, CSM, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) a plus.
• Work Experience:
  • 8-10 years of experience in project management or exposure to at least two of the following processes: OTC, PTP, NPDI, SIOP, and/or Services.
  • Experience in an international and culturally diverse organization.
• Communication Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.
  • Good communicator, confident in interacting with all levels of individuals across a variety of internal/external functions.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
  • Good attention to detail.
• Technical Skills:
  • Intermediate experience with ERP financial applications (Oracle preferred).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Project management experience and familiarity with Agile process improvement.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No special physical requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 10% travel required.

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 offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us 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.