Program Manager - Materials Management

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Serve as the materials execution lead for major sales programs, ensuring alignment between demand, procurement, production, and logistics.
• Translate commercial requirements and project timelines into material and capacity plans across global sites and suppliers.
• Coordinate with buyers, planners, and manufacturing teams to secure material availability and prevent production delays.
• Lead cross-functional war rooms or program meetings, ensuring rapid decision-making and escalation of supply risks.
• Develop and maintain program dashboards that track material status, risks, and key milestones for leadership visibility.
• Partner with sales, finance, and operations to validate material cost, lead time, and inventory investment impacts.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead items, single-source suppliers, and capacity constraints.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, lead time reduction, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate material management and SIOP processes while adapting to the unique needs of each sales opportunity.
• Act as the primary liaison between global supply chain and customer project teams to ensure commitments are met in full and on time.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business Administration; MBA or master’s preferred.
• 4-8 years of experience in materials management, program management, or supply chain execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success managing large, complex customer programs or high-value orders with tight delivery timelines.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, SIOP/IBP processes, and material planning tools (Oracle, Kinaxis, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with risk management and mitigation across global supply chains.
• PMP or APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
  
  

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• The role is primarily based in an office environment but may requiring site visits and interaction with production teams.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols.
• The role involves extended periods of sitting in front of a computer.
• Occasional standing or walking may be required during meetings, presentations, or site visits.
• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.
  
  

Time Travel Required

• Occasional travel to different office locations, client sites, or conferences may be necessary.
  
  

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
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication
  
  

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 $5 billion in sales, 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.

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 protected] . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.

About The Team

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

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.