Vertiv

Job Summary

The Director of Strategy – Engineering will be responsible for driving strategic planning, portfolio alignment, and cross-business integration across Vertiv’s global Engineering function. This high-impact leadership role will guide and shape the long-term roadmap for Engineering in alignment with Vertiv’s Corporate Strategy, Business Units (BUs), and global Product Lines. The Director will lead a centralized Strategy team, manage a team of strategic planners, and collaborate closely with business unit level strategy teams to drive a unified view of innovation, investment, and growth opportunities.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH - HQ location.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead a global Engineering strategic planning process that aligns with Corporate Strategy, BU strategies, and M&A priorities. Ensure continuity, integration, and execution across annual and long-range plans.
• Drive engineering portfolio alignment across product lines and geographies to optimize investment and resource allocation. Evaluate and refine the engineering portfolio to ensure alignment with market trends, customer needs, and future growth areas.
• Partner with Corporate Development and Engineering teams to assess strategic fit and integration plans for acquisitions. Lead engineering-related due diligence and synergy identification from a portfolio and technology perspective.
• Work in close partnership with business unit strategy leaders to ensure Engineering’s strategic priorities are integrated with business-level goals. Create a feedback loop for early insight into customer trends, regional differences, and emerging technologies.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing global team of Engineering strategic planners. Foster a culture of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and business partnership.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Innovation, R&D, Finance, and other functional teams to evaluate strategic opportunities and influence enterprise-wide decisions through data and insights.
• Synthesize complex strategies into compelling narratives for executive leadership. Present regular updates on portfolio health, key initiatives, and strategic risks and opportunities.
• Be the focal point for all operating council and Board of Directors meetings from a presentation preparation and logistics standpoint.
• Participate in business reviews, developing key strategic metrics, providing support for Advisory Councils, etc. Preparation and diligence around board level materials
• Creating a process for continued evaluation of our strategic initiatives and governance around that.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business; MBA preferred
• 10-15 years of related experience, preferring experience with some of (or combination of) Vertiv's portfolio of products (i.e. UPS, Battery/Energy Storage, Thermal/HVAC, Integrated Solutions, Rack PDU's, Switchgear, Microgrid)
• Experience identifying both organic and inorganic opportunities. Successful in formulating acquisition strategy and screening potential targets.
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in MS office
• Demonstrated ability to clearly present a detailed market understanding to internal and external customers
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities with broad business acumen
• Well-developed leadership practices and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and high energy style
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills

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

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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.