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
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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 M?sto, 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 decommissioningDevelop detailed transition plans including timelines, risk mitigation, inventory build strategies, and customer communicationCoordinate with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Plant teams to ensure seamless handover to external suppliersManage dual-source periods and establish clear go/no-go criteria for full cutoverTrack and report financial realization vs. business case assumptionsBuy-to-Make Transitions (Insourcing)Manage insourcing projects end-to-end: equipment specification, facility preparation, process validation, workforce training, and production ramp-upDevelop capacity models and resource plans to support internal manufacturing readinessCoordinate with Manufacturing Engineering on process development, tooling, and automation requirementsEnsure regulatory and quality system compliance for newly insourced products/processesLarge-Scale Footprint ProjectsLead complex footprint projects including production line transfers between sites, capacity expansions, site consolidations, and new facility stand-upsDevelop and manage integrated project plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and critical path managementManage CapEx execution within approved budgets and timelinesCoordinate cross-functional workstreams (facilities, engineering, HR, IT, quality, supply chain) to deliver on scheduleEnsure business continuity and customer supply protection throughout transitionsAcquisition Integration (Operations)Serve as the Operations integration project manager for acquired businessesDevelop and execute 100-day integration plans covering manufacturing, quality systems, supply chain, IT, and workforce integrationLead synergy capture tracking — ensuring committed operational synergies are realized on scheduleManage cultural integration and change management at acquired sitesEstablish standard operating procedures and align acquired operations to company standardsProject Governance & ReportingMaintain a consolidated portfolio view of all active transitions and projectsEstablish and run project governance cadences (steering committees, milestone reviews, risk escalations)Provide regular status reporting to the Senior Director, EMEA Operations Strategy and VP OperationsDevelop and maintain standardized project management methodologies, templates, and playbooks for repeatable transitionsCapture lessons learned and continuously improve transition execution capabilityWhat will make you successful?
RequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field10+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations, with at least 5 years managing complex cross-functional projectsProven track record of delivering make/buy transitions or production transfers in a multi-site manufacturing environmentStrong project management skills — formal PMP or Prince2 certification preferredExperience managing CapEx projects ($1M–$20M+ range)Excellent stakeholder management skills — ability to influence without authority across functions and sitesStrong analytical skills including timeline/resource planning, risk management, and financial trackingComfortable operating in ambiguity and managing multiple concurrent projectsFluency in English; additional European languages a strong plusWillingness to travel up to 50% across EMEAPreferredExperience in post-merger integration from an operations perspectiveBackground in industrial manufacturing, medical devices