Manager, Sustaining Engineering - Single Phase UPS
Vertiv Corporation

Job Summary

The Manager, Sustaining Engineering - Single Phase UPS will be responsible for managing a global team of cross-functional engineers, and overseeing the completion of all sustaining engineering activities for Single Phase UPS products that have already been launched and are available in the market. This position is also responsible for fostering a culture of execution and continuous improvement that is focused on meeting customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the Single Phase UPS Sustaining Engineering Team and the design and implementation of product lifecycle enhancements or corrective actions. Oversee the root cause analysis and corrective actions for field issues, manage on-going firmware enhancements, and perform VAVE and other sustaining engineering activities for released products.
• Lead the development of customized and special customer products.
• Complete all Single Phase UPS sustaining projects to meet the requirements, on time, at cost, and within budget globally.
• Implement pertinent controls and processes to ensure that all sustaining programs are progressing as planned and reported regularly.
• Manage a global team of cross-functional engineers including hiring, goal setting, training, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Support resource and capacity planning for the team, including on-going planning and budgeting activities.
• Interact directly with customers, as needed, to ensure we are prioritizing and meeting customer needs and requirements, and to ensure a customer first mindset.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technology advancements and best practices in technology design and development to drive continuous improvement and enhancements to existing products.
• Enable a high-performance culture through accountability, teamwork, effective communications, and talent development and retention.
• Supervise the Sustaining Engineering team and functions, including Product, Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Test engineers.
• Works closely with adjacent functions: Product Management, Quality, Industrialization, Sales Operations and Account Managers, and Engineering leaders.
• Reports to the Director, Engineering - Single Phase UPS.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a leader in Engineering and Product Development with significant knowledge of UPS systems or power electronics.
• Strong project management abilities and a solid track record of delivering projects on time and within budget that meet/exceed all quality and customer expectations.
• Managerial skills necessary to plan, measure, and motivate engineers to continuously improve their output and personal growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable effective interactions with Sales, customers, and cross-functional peers.
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $6.9 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes 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 around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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.

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 help.join@vertiv.com.

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