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Vertiv Corporation Director, Engineering - IT Solutions in Westerville, Ohio
Job Summary The Director, Engineering - IT Solutions will be responsible for the management and leadership of a group of global engineering teams. This position oversees all new product development efforts utilizing Vertiv's NPDI stage gate process and all sustaining engineering activities for existing products. This position is also responsible for creating a culture of innovation, execution, and continuous improvement that is focused on solving real customer problems. This position will be based on site at our Westerville, OH location. Responsibilities: * Manage the completion of all new product development programs to spec, on time, at cost, and within budget across all IT Solutions design sites globally. * Create a high-performance culture through excellence in hiring, talent development/retention, accountability, and collaboration. * Deliver industry-leading quality and reliability for new and existing IT Solutions products. * Lead and staff all on-going sustaining engineering activities ranging from customer support, field quality issues, VAVE initiatives, and production/operational challenges. * Implement pertinent controls and processes to ensure that all NPD and sustaining programs are progressing as planned and reported regularly. * Support on-going planning/budgeting activities and perform active resource management across all design centers globally. * Staff and regularly provide updates on Advanced Research initiatives that deliver product differentiation and increased value to customers. Maintain a close partnership with the CTO office. * Stay abreast of industry trends, technology advancements, and best practices in technology development. * Collaborate with other LOBs to maintain a Solutions mindset. * Ensure new product development teams adhere to business Standards and Processes. * Maintain an ongoing knowledge of competitive products. * Supervises Product, Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Test and Sustaining Engineering functions. * Works closely with Product Management on roadmaps, VOC/requirements management, and launch readiness. * Works closely with Project Management on meeting all NPDI and sustaining program objectives. Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred. * 15+ years of experience as a leader in Engineering and Product Development with significant systems level knowledge of IT Solutions. * 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. * Solid track record of delivering product launches on time and within budget that meet/exceed all quality and customer expectations. * Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Proven track record of successfully managing large R&D teams across multiple sites. 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 ExampleApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjMxODU0LjEwNTA4QHZlcnRpdmNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t