Program Manager (m/f)

We are now looking for a new Program Manager to join our dynamic team in Zagreb! As a Program Manager you will be responsible for managing and leading complex modular data center programs which consist of a high level pre-engineered, prefabricated components in factory as well as site construction. You will ensure that all required resources such as planning, engineering, production, finance, sourcing, logistics and construction are complete for the program. You will plan, direct, and monitor program budget and serve as one of the primary customer contacts for program information. You will have overall accountability for desired program goals, budget, compliance, and safety. You also may be responsible for business development within current customer base and/or for new customers. What kind of work will you be doing? - Managing programs and its teams. - Supports presales in program definition. - Controlling program costs and aligning programs to strategic goals. - Ensures preparation of the program plan, develop program scopes, schedules, contracts, and budgets. - Oversee the performance of the program projects, including financial performance and operational compliance and report status to management stakeholders on a regular basis. - Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across projects/programs. - Ensures timely anticipation and resolution of operational issues and risks by and with the project managers. - Ensures program methodologies for the project and the program management directives are followed. - Lead program meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close). - Create and sustain a strong strategic and customer focus and maintain high expectations for performance while collaborating across organizational boundaries to meet or exceed goals. Supply timely, accurate, and relevant information to assist senior leadership, customers, or management in making decisions. - Conducts program reviews that identify root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement and financial performance. - Support Business Development to provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers. - Understand and support develop methodologies aligned with Business strategic goals. - Support development processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle. - Support, communicate and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization. - Assist in development Program Management processes and best practices to support the growth of the business. - Participation in global calls outside of normal working hours.

What will make you successful? - Experience should include complex projects (over $1 Million). - Experience must include the management of engineering and professional services contractors. - Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Program Manager Professional (PgMP) and/or Certified Construction Management (CCM) credentials are desired. - Experience with varied engineering backgrounds such as civil, industrial, environmental, process, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or planning projects. - Experience supervising multidiscipline teams with staff of varying experience. - Experience interfacing with clients and proposing innovative solutions. - Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills. - Proven presentation skills. - Familiarity with a wide variety of project and client types. - Core competencies: Analysis, Solving Problems and Making Decisions, Managing Opportunities, Communicating Effectively, Establishing Effective Teamwork, Drive and Sense of Urgency, Achieving Outcomes and Optimizing Processes, Procedures and Practices, Building and Maintaining Relationships. 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 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.