Manager, Continuous Improvement (Vertiv Operating System)

Job Description
Job Summary
Vertiv is seeking a driven and high-performing Manager of Vertiv Operating System (VOS) to support the deployment and advancement of Lean transformation across our global enterprise. This role will focus on enabling our Global Service Delivery team to embed Lean thinking, elevate performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
As a key member of the VOS team, this individual will act as a strategic business partner and coach, empowering teams through practical tools, clear standards, and cultural change. This position requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record in Lean deployment and a strong understanding of how to bring continuous improvement to life within complex, cross-functional environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a deployment advisor for VOS initiatives across enabling functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide Lean strategy.
• Facilitate workshops, kaizen events, and structured problem-solving to drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and experience.
• Coach function and business leaders on Lean tools, maturity assessments, standard work, visual management, and process design.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration through swimlane mapping, value stream diagnostics, and best-practice sharing across departments.
• Develop and support governance mechanisms, including VOS maturity tracking, KPI alignment, and leadership engagement routines.
• Model a culture of ownership and empowerment by helping teams internalize Lean mindsets and behaviors that sustain progress over time.
• Support deployment across both cultural and tactical dimensions - from team-level coaching to enterprise system-level change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Business, Operations, or Engineering preferred.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience (required); Master Black Belt or equivalent coaching credentials a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience leading Lean or operational excellence efforts in global, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success deploying Lean methodologies in corporate or back-office environments (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Marketing).
• Exceptional coaching, facilitation, and communication skills - with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect continuous improvement to functional and enterprise value.
• Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, independently manage multiple priorities, and deliver tangible outcomes.
• Experience with VSM, maturity models, and cultural change management frameworks preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including occasional global travel as needed.

About Us
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

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 help.join@vertivco.com. 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.