IT Project Manager

Job Description Job Summary Vertiv is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager for complex projects with global, enterprise-wide impact within the IT Digital Transformation organization. The IT Project Manager will lead and deliver complex technology initiatives focused on transforming IT and business through process efficiencies, data and AI. They will manage successful completion of projects and programs, ensuring that key objectives are achieved on time and on budget. This role requires strong leadership skills to navigate cross-functional teams, and communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills to drive accountability at all levels. This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH - HQ location. Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional, global IT projects from initiation through delivery * Accountable for planning and execution tasks, including, but not limited to, scope, scheduling, budgeting, resource, risk and issue management. * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, clear effective status reports, RAID logs, and executive dashboards * Facilitate project governance, steering committee reviews, and stakeholder communications * Partner with business and IT leaders to align project objectives with organizational strategy * Drive cross-functional collaboration across infrastructure, applications, security, and business teams * Identify, escalate, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively * Proactively engages stakeholders, providing timely, relevant, and transparent project status. * Produce executive-level program updates as necessary. * Ensure adherence to IT governance frameworks, change management processes, and compliance requirements * Contribute to PMO best practices and continuous improvement * Support portfolio-level reporting and resource capacity planning Requirements: * 7-10+ years of progressive IT project and/or program management experience * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field * Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex IT projects (e.g. digital transformation, software development, system implementation, ERP, cloud, enterprise applications) * Strong proficiency in project management methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches * Experience with project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM, Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) * Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities * Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills - written and verbal * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail * Experience managing multimillion dollar project budgets * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. * Highly motivated self-starter who can initiate action and follow through with well-defined solutions and action plans. Preferred Requirements: * PMP certification (Project Management Professional), Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP) * Familiarity with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) or similar enterprise PPM platforms * Experience in global o