Director Production

OverviewJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Director, Large Program Execution serves as the top-level orchestrator of complex, multi-region customer programs. They ensure all Business Units (Power, IS, Thermal, etc.), engineering, material and capacity planning, procurement, manufacturing, and field execution operate in sync to deliver quality products and services on time, at committed quantities, and within scope. They lead the end-to-end program across all Vertiv functions, translating strategy into integrated execution, closely managing execution risk, and keeping senior internal and customer stakeholders informed. Position Summary The Director, Large Program Execution is a dynamic, customer-facing leader responsible for directing Large Project execution teams for assigned accounts. This role oversees programs from PO receipt through site turnover, working cross-functionally across Vertiv to provide superior customer service. The position requires exceptional leadership, communication, team-building, organizational and presentation skills, and a deep understanding of Vertiv products, services, end-to-end order-to-fulfillment processes, and field project execution. Weekly/monthly reporting on account execution performance and key performance indicators to senior Vertiv stakeholders is expected to ensure we meet organizational goals. Responsibilities Execution & Control Master the Program Gantt by linking engineering release, material readiness, and factory capacity. Facilitate weekly program control tower reviews with Delivery Assurance Managers and BU Delivery Assurance Leads; highlight slippages, risk recovery, and escalation paths. Drive alignment and action-driven results to ensure ordered items are configurable in ERP on purchase orders. Approve schedule recovery and pull-ahead plans, balancing priorities among overlapping customer commitments. Coordinate with logistics and order management to align ship mode with delivery risk and customer penalties. Partner with Finance to track revenue risk, late fees/LD exposure, inventory builds, and margin leakage across the program. Review and challenge logistics and PPV cost drivers. Ensure execution aligns with customer-specific Factory Witness Tests (FWT) and technical requirements. Cross Functional Integration Ensure all workstreams (engineering, procurement, operations, quality, logistics) are connected and executing against the same signal. Act as the single escalation point for inter-factory or cross-BU dependencies (e.g., shared supplier or subassembly bottlenecks). Partner with Procurement to track critical path material readiness, ensuring long-lead parts are ordered and expedited per build priority. Oversee BOM maturity tracking to prevent build stalls from late ETOs or ECO revisions. Integrate factory witness test schedules into the master plan to maintain shipment sequencing. Drive alignment between factory quality, field service, and on-site commissioning schedules. Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Chair bi-weekly executive program reviews summarizing delivery status, risks, and mitigation. Communicate consolidated delivery forecasts for senior leadership and customer stakeholders. Ensure consistent flow-down of priorities from customer requirements to site-level build plans. Serve as customer-facing escalation point for schedule recovery and delivery confidence updates. Program Governance Lead the cadence: program control tower, recovery standups, end-to-end readiness reviews, FAT planning, QBR/MBR. Standardize communication templates for Red Line Reports, RAIL logs, BOM maturity, and shipment pacing. Delivery Assurance & Accountability Maintain a “red line report” of all orders at risk to miss committed ship or delivery dates. Oversee recovery action plans with accountable owners and timelines. Validate that program signals (engineering release, procurement, WIP, logistics) are accurate and synchronized across systems (EBS, Cyberplan, Power BI). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in manufacturing operations management, preferably in multiple managerial roles. Strong knowledge of production processes, quality management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams. Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, P&L management, and cost control. Familiarity with health and safety regulations and best practices in industrial environments. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written in English and Spanish. Problem-solving mindset and the ability to make decisions under pressure. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Relevant certifications (e.g., CPIM, CMQ/OE) are a plus. Master’s degree or MBA related to operations (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 12 years of experience in plant management within multinational or transnational companies, with a preference for HVAC/ Thermal/ Automotive manufacturing or related industries. Preferred Experience Master’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Experience in complex, multi-site manufacturing or global supply chains. Working knowledge of order-to-fulfillment processes and stakeholder management. PMP certification or formal project management training. Physical Requirements: No special physical requirements. Travel Requirement: Up to 20% travel required. Reports To: Sr. Director, Large Program Execution End of description. #J-18808-Ljbffr