The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of our Southern Ohio facilities. This role is responsible for delivering an efficient manufacturing facility and process on time, on budget, and to world-class operational standards. The Project Manager oversees all workstreams, vendors, governance, and cross-functional coordination.
In this role, you will report directly to the Plant Manager/Operations Director, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role provides significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement, with the potential to take on increased responsibilities within the organization as you make meaningful contributions to organizational goals.
About the Team:
As a member of our Operations team, you will be dedicated to driving efficiency and excellence across all aspects of our business. With a focus on streamlined processes and innovative solutions, the team ensures that operations run smoothly and effectively. Comprised of skilled professionals who are leaders in their field, the team is committed to optimizing performance and delivering high-quality results. Their expertise is key to maintaining our competitive edge and supporting the growth and success of the organization.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the full lifecycle of the program from site selection through commissioning and production startup.
- Own the master project schedule, budget, scope, and risk plan.
- Manage all workstreams: Construction, Equipment, Facilities, EHS, Supply Chain, Layout, and IT.
- Oversee architects, engineering firms, general contractors, and equipment OEMs.
- Ensure equipment and facility designs align for optimal flow, automation, and efficiency.
- Communicate with executives and lead Steering Committee updates.
- Ensure delivery against safety, quality, cost, and throughput performance targets.
- Lead change management and stakeholder alignment across the organization.
- Implement disciplined project execution systems and milestone gating.
Your Skills and Expertise:
- 10–20+ years leading large-scale manufacturing greenfield/brownfield builds.
- Background in metal manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or paint/finishing systems preferred.
- Strong understanding of facilities infrastructure, including power, HVAC, and utilities.
- Strong program management experience with complex facilities and equipment integration.
Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed Even Further in This Role Include:
- Exceptional communication and executive reporting capability.
- PMP certification preferred.
Skills Required
- 10-20+ years leading large-scale manufacturing greenfield or brownfield builds
- Experience with complex facilities and equipment integration
- Strong understanding of facilities infrastructure, including power, HVAC, and utilities
- Exceptional communication and executive reporting capability
- Background in metal manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or paint and finishing systems
- PMP certification
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of 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 approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
