Sr Manager Project Transitions

Who are we? At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Job Description
At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking a Sr Manager Project Transitions to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy Additional locations considered: Nové Město, Slovakia; Rugvica, Croatia; Cluj, Romania.

What kind of work will you be doing?
Make-to-Buy Transitions (Outsourcing)

Lead the operational execution of make-to-buy transfers, from supplier qualification through production ramp-up and internal line decommissioning

Develop detailed transition plans including timelines, risk mitigation, inventory build strategies, and customer communication

Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Plant teams to ensure seamless handover to external suppliers

Manage dual-source periods and establish clear go/no-go criteria for full cutover

Track and report financial realization vs. business case assumptions

Buy-to-Make Transitions (Insourcing)

Manage insourcing projects end-to-end: equipment specification, facility preparation, process validation, workforce training, and production ramp-up

Develop capacity models and resource plans to support internal manufacturing readiness

Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering on process development, tooling, and automation requirements

Ensure regulatory and quality system compliance for newly insourced products/processes

Large-Scale Footprint Projects

Lead complex footprint projects including production line transfers between sites, capacity expansions, site consolidations, and new facility stand-ups

Develop and manage integrated project plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and critical path management

Manage CapEx execution within approved budgets and timelines

Coordinate cross-functional workstreams (facilities, engineering, HR, IT, quality, supply chain) to deliver on schedule

Ensure business continuity and customer supply protection throughout transitions

Acquisition Integration (Operations)

Serve as the Operations integration project manager for acquired businesses

Develop and execute 100-day integration plans covering manufacturing, quality systems, supply chain, IT, and workforce integration

Lead synergy capture tracking — ensuring committed operational synergies are realized on schedule

Manage cultural integration and change management at acquired sites

Establish standard operating procedures and align acquired operations to company standards

Project Governance & Reporting

Maintain a consolidated portfolio view of all active transitions and projects

Establish and run project governance cadences (steering committees, milestone reviews, risk escalations)

Provide regular status reporting to the Senior Director, EMEA Operations Strategy and VP Operations

Develop and maintain standardized project management methodologies, templates, and playbooks for repeatable transitions

Capture lessons learned and continuously improve transition execution capability

What will make you successful?
Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

10+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations, with at least 5 years managing complex cross-functional projects

Proven track record of delivering make/buy transitions or production transfers in a multi-site manufacturing environment

Strong project