Supply Chain Project Manager

Who are we?

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.  

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

Drive Capacity expansion programs through supply chain Projects. End-to-end program management for outsourcing selected product manufacturing volumes Contract Manufacturing partners, enabling regional capacity growth while protecting cost, quality, and delivery performance. 

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Outsourcing Program Delivery — Own full lifecycle from business case from ideation through production ramp; end to end scope, timeline, cost, and risk – Program Management
• Partner Coordination — Act as single point of contact with contract manufacturers; engage with Operations, lead technology transfer alignment, and capacity planning.
• Financial Governance — Build and manage program budgets ($50M+ spend influence); track savings, investment, and total cost of ownership.
• Cross-Functional Integration — Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain for seamless production transitions.       
• Procurement & Sourcing — Support RFQ/RFP processes, commercial negotiations, and contractual frameworks with EMS partners.
• Risk & Decision Management — Identify and mitigate supply, quality, and schedule risks; present executive-level recommendations with data-backed options.
• Performance Reporting — Deliver program dashboards, milestone tracking, and executive steering committee updates.
• Stakeholder Communication — Maintain clear, proactive communication with senior leadership and external partner teams across EMEA. 

What will make you successful?

• 5+ years in complex program/project management in a manufacturing or EMS environment
• Demonstrated outsourcing/procurement experience with minimum $50M spend in influence
• Strong financial acumen — budgeting, TCO modelling, business case development
• Operations knowledge — manufacturing processes, capacity planning, technology transfers       
• Qualification BS Engineering / Supply Chain Bachelor/Master
• Decision-making skills — proven ability to lead trade-off analysis in high-stakes environments
• Hands-on experience with EMS/ODM partners is a strong plus
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification (preferred)
• Fluent English; additional European language an advantage 

Who You Are?

You are a results-driven professional with a proven background in supply chain operations, procurement, or project execution. Your expertise is in transforming complex project needs into structured, actionable supplier strategies while taking full ownership of practical outcomes.

You possess a strong commercial mindset, carefully balancing costs, timelines, quality, and service levels. You thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments, and excel in navigating shifting priorities to solve problems and deliver measurable performance improvements.

Communication skills is natural for you. You build and maintain collaborative partnerships with suppliers and cross-functional teams, utilizing your professionalism and constructive influence to seamlessly overcome challenges and align various stakeholders.

Ideally, you hold a relevant university degree or equivalent professional training, paired with 3 to 5 years of experience in project management or supply chain. Fluent English is required—with Italian, German serving as a strong advantage and a background in high volume complex manufacturing or consulting sector is highly preferred.

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

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

The anticipated salary range for this role in Italy is between 39.000€ to 48.000€ gross [per year (based on a full-time working week)/per hour] and reflects the range applicable in that jurisdiction. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

This role may be performed in multiple jurisdictions. In jurisdictions subject to EU Pay Transparency requirements, a locally applicable salary range applies and will be communicated in accordance with local legal obligations, if not shown in this posting. Salary ranges for other jurisdictions may vary in line with local market conditions and applicable legislation.

The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.

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

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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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

• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to 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 extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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 [email protected]