Job Information
Vertiv Corporation Manager, Portfolio Marketing PMO in Westerville, Ohio
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Manager, Portfolio Marketing PMO serves as a strategic execution partner to Marketing Leadership, responsible for driving high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that advance Vertiv's growth, portfolio strategy, and go-to-market excellence. This role leads complex, multi-stakeholder programs-from enterprise-level transformations to global marketing initiatives, and cross-BU, solutions-level efforts.
This leader brings structure, clarity, and momentum to large, multi-stakeholder initiatives-especially those that require cross-BU coordination, executive visibility, disciplined program design, and thoughtful change management. They ensure strategic priorities move from concept to execution with speed, alignment, and measurable impact.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Program Leadership
Lead high-impact, multi-workstream programs that enable enterprise priorities, portfolio strategy shifts, and large-scale marketing initiatives.
Own the planning, orchestration, and delivery of complex cross-functional projects where scope may be ambiguous and requires strategic problem solving.
Bring program structure, decision clarity, and disciplined follow-through to initiatives with significant strategic or organizational implications.
Cross-Functional Alignment & Orchestration
Drive cross-functional alignment, communication, and visibility for effective execution.
Facilitate decision-making, anticipate risks, navigate trade-offs, and maintain momentum across diverse stakeholder groups.
Connect workstreams into a coherent, integrated program narrative and delivery plan.
Strategic Planning & Execution Roadmapping
Translate marketing and enterprise strategy into program plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and success measures.
Build and maintain integrated timelines, accountability structures, and communication cadences.
Executive Communication & Program Visibility
Provide senior leadership with clear, concise updates on program health, decisions required, risks, and progress.
Develop executive-ready communications, briefing materials, and governance artifacts.
Program Governance & Operating Rhythm
Establish adaptable governance models tailored to each strategic initiative, ensuring the right level of control without unnecessary complexity.
Ensure initiative owners and contributors maintain alignment to timelines, commitments, and outcomes.
Performance Measurement & Insights
Define program KPIs and build dashboards that track progress against strategic goals, quality benchmarks, and adoption.
Lead retrospectives to identify improvements that enhance future program execution.
Partner & Vendor Oversight
- Lead externally supported workstreams to ensure delivery excellence and alignment to scope, quality, and timeline expectations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Strategy, Communications, or related field
7-10 years of experience in strategic program management, PMO, transformation leadership, or cross-functional marketing roles <