Director, Global Operations Governance
Apply NowCompany: Vertiv Holdings Co.
Location: Westerville, OH 43081
Description:
Job Description
At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide.
The Director, Global Operations Governance in Westerville, OH is responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives and complexity reduction programs in Vertiv. The position will work collaboratively with regional operations excellence and project management office leaders, site leaders, global and central functions and the management teams to create, implement, and enforce the governance around the creation, monitoring, and reporting of key performing indicators on a routine basis. Additionally, operational improvements that focus on improving quality, productivity, labor, and cost saving efficiencies, while focusing on the standardization and global Vertiv operations footprint. This role will serve as a dominion of global standardization and a change agent for developing and encouraging a culture that is driven by safety, discipline, transparency, and accountability through accountability through VOS tool utilization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS
Key Skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
TRAVEL TIME 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
OUR BEHAVIORS
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 more than 30,000 people worldwide and more than $7 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 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.
At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide.
The Director, Global Operations Governance in Westerville, OH is responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives and complexity reduction programs in Vertiv. The position will work collaboratively with regional operations excellence and project management office leaders, site leaders, global and central functions and the management teams to create, implement, and enforce the governance around the creation, monitoring, and reporting of key performing indicators on a routine basis. Additionally, operational improvements that focus on improving quality, productivity, labor, and cost saving efficiencies, while focusing on the standardization and global Vertiv operations footprint. This role will serve as a dominion of global standardization and a change agent for developing and encouraging a culture that is driven by safety, discipline, transparency, and accountability through accountability through VOS tool utilization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing cross-functional and matrixed teams within organization towards common strategic objectives
- Manage Project teams to assure project quality and on time delivery
- Drive standardization, share best practices and provide overall OPS governance Globally working closely with the VOS organization
- Lead major projects to drive improvement in process metrics, targeted financial benefits, and achieve company goals
- Provide external benchmarking, industry best practice identification, evaluation, and adoption plans
- Act as business partner in transactional complexity reduction and provide project management capabilities during new systems deployment and enhancements
- Assure operational excellence Order Fulfillment (OTC), tools, IT, compliance, process NPDI, EOL, GBU collaboration.
- Manage to implement a customer focused organization
- Drive organization and skill development
- Support and drive layout and productivity improvement
- Support to improve service level (OTIF, PDSL, RDSL and lead times)
- Capital planning and control
- Provide project planning, milestone management, scope management, resource forecasting; financial management; change management across the project portfolio.
- Develop and continually improve the quality of information to help guide future strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with senior management and project teams on project initiation, requirements, documentation, and implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Key Skills:
- AI experienced
- Leadership skills to direct workflows and lead a teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Ability to define processes and execution as well as provide oversight
- Must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and demonstrate excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in particular the ability to get results through others and with others and collaboration skills
- Demonstrates agility and the ability to meet tight deadlines and make quick decisions in a very versatile environment
- Ability to effectively interpret and communicate details, into concise and understandable facts, numbers, and actionable items.
- Must be a change agent, never satisfied with the status quo. Initiates action, overcomes obstacles, make progress and drive a process or project from start to finish as an individual or within a team to achieve acceptable results
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with global matrixed companies
- Proven track record in delivering financial benefits from various productivity improvement initiatives
- Minimum 5-10 years previous experience in continues improvement, project management is similar size companies
- Keep understanding of business fundamentals in a global manufacturing environment. Functional expertise across multiple business disciplines (i.e. marketing, engineering, sales, etc.)
- Risk management
- Conflict Resolution
- Industry knowledge
- Life Cycle Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Influencing and Negotiating
- Big picture thinking and ability to sell the program vision
- Project management skills and project management tools knowledge
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or other related technical field
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- No Special Physical Requirements
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- No Specific Environmental Demands
TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
- 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
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 more than 30,000 people worldwide and more than $7 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 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.