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 management skills — formal PMP or Prince2 certification preferred
Experience managing CapEx projects ($1M–$20M+ range)
Excellent stakeholder management skills — ability to influence without authority across functions and sites
Strong analytical skills including timeline/resource planning, risk management, and financial tracking
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing multiple concurrent projects
Fluency in English; additional European languages a strong plus
Willingness to travel up to 50% across EMEA
Preferred
Experience in post-merger integration from an operations perspective
Background in industrial manufacturing, medical devices, or engineered products
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt minimum, Black Belt preferred)
Experience with ERP system migrations and IT/OT integration during transitions
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for manufacturing transfers (e.g., FDA, MDR, ISO 13485)
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
The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco, (PD) is between 65.000€ to 85.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.
The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.
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 (email hidden).
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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 management skills — formal PMP or Prince2 certification preferred
Experience managing CapEx projects ($1M–$20M+ range)
Excellent stakeholder management skills — ability to influence without authority across functions and sites
Strong analytical skills including timeline/resource planning, risk management, and financial tracking
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing multiple concurrent projects
Fluency in English; additional European languages a strong plus
Willingness to travel up to 50% across EMEA
Preferred
Experience in post-merger integration from an operations perspective
Background in industrial manufacturing, medical devices, or engineered products
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt minimum, Black Belt preferred)
Experience with ERP system migrations and IT/OT integration during transitions
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for manufacturing transfers (e.g., FDA, MDR, ISO 13485)
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
The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco, (PD) is between 65.000€ to 85.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.
The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.
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 (email hidden).
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