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.

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy Drive Capacity expansion programs through supply chain Projects. End-to-end program management for outsourcing selected product manufacturing volumes Contract Manufacturing partners, enabling regional capacity growth while protecting cost, quality, and delivery performance.

What kind of work will you be doing?

Outsourcing Program Delivery — Own full lifecycle from business case from ideation through production ramp; end to end scope, timeline, cost, and risk – Program Management

Partner Coordination — Act as single point of contact with contract manufacturers; engage with Operations, lead technology transfer alignment, and capacity planning.

Financial Governance — Build and manage program budgets ($50M+ spend influence); track savings, investment, and total cost of ownership.

Cross-Functional Integration — Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain for seamless production transitions.

Procurement & Sourcing — Support RFQ/RFP processes, commercial negotiations, and contractual frameworks with EMS partners.

Risk & Decision Management — Identify and mitigate supply, quality, and schedule risks; present executive-level recommendations with data-backed options.

Performance Reporting — Deliver program dashboards, milestone tracking, and executive steering committee updates.

Stakeholder Communication — Maintain clear, proactive communication with senior leadership and external partner teams across EMEA.

What will make you successful?

5+ years in complex program/project management in a manufacturing or EMS environment

Demonstrated outsourcing/procurement experience with minimum $50M spend in influence





Strong financial acumen — budgeting, TCO modelling, business case development

Operations knowledge — manufacturing processes, capacity planning, technology transfers

Qualification BS Engineering / Supply Chain Bachelor/Master

Decision-making skills — proven ability to lead trade‐off analysis in high‐stakes environments

Hands‐on experience with EMS/ODM partners is a strong plus

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification (preferred)

Fluent English; additional European language an advantage

Who You Are?
You are a results-driven professional with a proven background in supply chain operations, procurement, or project execution. Your expertise is in transforming complex project needs into structured, actionable supplier strategies while taking full ownership of practical outcomes.

You possess a strong commercial mindset, carefully balancing costs, timelines, quality, and service levels. You thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments, and excel in navigating shifting priorities to solve problems and deliver measurable performance improvements.

Communication skills is natural for you. You build and maintain collaborative partnerships with suppliers and cross‐functional teams, utilizing your professionalism and constructive influence to seamlessly overcome challenges and align various stakeholders.

Ideally, you hold a relevant university degree or equivalent professional training, paired with 3 to 5 years of experience in project management or supply chain. Fluent English is required—with Italian, German serving as a strong advantage and a background in high volume complex manufacturing or consulting sector is highly preferred.

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 Ex

📌 Supply Chain Project Manager (Piove di sacco)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Piove di sacco