Technical Program Manager

Position Summary

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) within the Systems Architecture & Engineering (SAE) organization is responsible for driving execution of complex, system-level initiatives supporting Vertiv’s most strategic customers and architectures. This role ensures alignment between system architecture intent, customer commitments, and cross-product execution across global product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Own execution of system-level programs spanning AC power, DC power, controls, and energy storage architectures
• Translate system architectures and customer requirements into integrated program plans and milestones
• Cook up cross-functional execution across Product Lines, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Establish and maintain program cadence, including schedules, dependencies, risk registers, and change control
• Serve as the execution lead for strategic and hyperscale customer programs in partnership with SAE leadership
• Identify, track, and drive mitigation of technical, schedule, and organizational risks
• Ensure alignment between customer commitments, Vertiv system architectures, and product roadmaps
• Support executive reviews, customer program reviews, and architecture readiness milestones
• Drive standardization and repeatability of program management practices within SAE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline)
• 8+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or complex infrastructure programs
• Experience managing cross-functional, multi-product, and global engineering initiatives
• Strong technical understanding of data center infrastructure systems
• Prominent ability to operate with executive visibility and accountability
• Proven written and verbal communication skills across technical and executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center or AI infrastructure customers
• Familiarity with system-level architecture, integration, and validation
• Experience working across global product line organizations
• PMP or equivalent program management certification

Background

• Experience in power systems, UPS, DC power, controls, or energy storage

Key Competencies

• System-level thinking with strong execution discipline
• Clear ownership mindset and bias toward action
• Able to lead in matrixed environments
• Effective risk identification and escalation
• Executive-level communication and presence

Travel

Up to 25–30% global travel