Strategy & Planning Manager (Americas) at Vertiv Corporation in Pelzer, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Summary


The Strategy & Planning Manager (Americas) will lead the development and execution of the AMER Infra Sols strategy, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives. This role involves taking ownership of strategic initiatives, driving them from conception to completion with minimal supervision. The manager will collaborate closely with the Strategy Director and AMER leader to prepare QBRs, MBRs, and other strategic reports. Additionally, the role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams across different time zones, leading strategic meetings, providing expert support and research, and maintaining a strong focus on both short-term results and long-term vision. The manager will also act as a liaison between the AMER region and global strategy team, ensuring alignment and consistency in strategic initiatives.

This position will be based onsite at our Pelzer, SC location.


Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the AMER Infra Sols strategy, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives
• Take ownership of strategic initiatives, driving them from conception to completion with minimal supervision
• Collaborate closely with the Strategy Director and AMER leader to prepare QBRs, MBRs, and other strategic reports
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and delivery2.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across different time zones to gather and analyze data, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration
• Lead strategic meetings and discussions with various local departments, focusing on problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Provide expert support and research into complex problems and processes, offering innovative solutions
• Maintain a strong focus on both short-term results and long-term vision, driving continuous improvement and best practice sharing
• Ensure the smooth operation of the company by effectively supporting management standards, operating models, and facilitating communication across various teams
• Align and coordinate strategy tasks and action points, ensuring clarity and accountability
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership, demonstrating a deep understanding of the AMER market and strategic priorities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, best practice sharing, and process standardization
• Act as a liaison between the AMER region and global strategy team, ensuring alignment and consistency in strategic initiatives
• Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives, ensuring timely completion and addressing any issues that arise

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration or Engineering; MBA degree in Business or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as PMP are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Experience in an international and culturally diverse organization is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.
• The ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
• Good attention to detail.
• Advanced experience with ERP financial applications (Oracle preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (experience in Power BI preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
• Strong, proven business partnering mentality; has the maturity and awareness to strike the right balance between facilitating and challenging the business.
• Can adapt to change and navigate uncertainty.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources against agreed deadlines for activities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ethical decision-making and integrity.
• The ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and other industry professionals.

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


At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.


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


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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com. Apply Now