Director, GPDO Processes

Description

Job Summary

The Director, GPDO Processes will lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of all product development processes outside the scope of New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI). This includes ownership of the PLM, Special Feature Addition (SFA), Phase Out, and Lessons Learned processes, with the flexibility to integrate additional processes as business needs evolve. This role will also serve as a strategic leader for enterprise-wide initiatives such as “Design Once, Build Anywhere” and “Customize at Scale,” ensuring alignment across functions and geographies.

Responsibilities:

(40%) Own and continuously improve the processes owned by this team including but not limited to (PLM, SFA, Phase Out, Lessons Learned). Includes defining processes, SOPs, and KPI’s.

(30%) Strategic Initiative Leadership: Play an integral role in achieving “Design Once, Build Anywhere” as well as fully leveraging our potential for “Customize at Scale”

(20%) Build and lead a high performance team and culture with a passion for continuous improvement

(10%) Establish robust KPI’s that provide the right insights into process performance and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master’s strongly preferred).

Certifications in Design for Six Sigma, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies are a plus.

10+ years in engineering product development leadership in complex global engineering organizations

Proven deep understanding of Oracle PD Cloud, ERP systems and Product Development Process

Teamcenter experience a plus

Deep understanding of broad set of engineering tools, systems, and processes across engineering disciplines

Proven experience / expertise interacting with C-Suite leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to process improvement.

Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Ability to travel internationally and interface with global engineering teams.

Time Travel Needed: 10% travel anticipated

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 $8.0 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

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