Senior Manager - Software & Controls Engineering
1 day ago
Londonderry
Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project. The Senior Manager – Engineering - Software & Controls is responsible for leading the global development, architecture, and evolution of Vertiv’s Software & Controls platforms, including embedded systems, gateways, and enterprise-level solutions such as SCADA, EPMS, BMS, and DCIM. This role owns the delivery and technical direction of platform-based solutions, driving standardization, scalability, and reuse across all business units. With a strong focus on R&D and innovation, the role plays a critical part in shaping next-generation capabilities including digital twins, AI-driven optimization, and integrated system-level controls. Leading a global, cross-functional engineering organization, this role ensures alignment between product strategy, architecture, and execution, enabling Vertiv to deliver differentiated, high-value software and controls solutions across the full power and infrastructure ecosystem. • Lead a global Software & Controls engineering team responsible for platform and product development, • Drive execution of R&D programs and ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable software and controls solutions, • Establish engineering best practices, development standards, and governance frameworks, • Ensure alignment between regional teams and global product/platform strategy, • Define and drive the architecture of Software & Controls platforms (e.g. Unify, gateway layer, system layer), • Lead standardization of platforms, tools, and frameworks across all business units, • Ensure modular, scalable, and reusable architectures to support global deployment, • Oversee integration of multiple systems including power, thermal, and IT infrastructure, • Lead development of next-generation capabilities including:, • Digital twin integration and simulation, • AI/ML-driven analytics and optimization, • Advanced automation and control strategies, • Collaborate with strategic partners and technology providers to accelerate innovation, • Translate emerging technologies into practical, scalable product capabilities, • Partner with Product Management, Offering Management, and Commercial teams to align on roadmap and priorities, • Work closely with Procurement, Operations, and Service teams to ensure solutions are deployable and supportable at scale, • Collaborate across all business units (Power, Thermal, IT Solutions, Infrastructure, Service) to ensure consistency and integration, • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global engineering team, • Define organizational structure, roles, and capability development plans, • Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, • Support talent development, succession planning, and recruitment, • Establish and manage development processes aligned with New Product Development (NPDI) and Agile methodologies, • Drive program governance, including milestones, risks, and resource planning, • Ensure alignment with cybersecurity, quality, and compliance standards, • Contribute to overall Software & Controls strategy and long-term roadmap, • Support business cases, investment decisions, and prioritization of R&D initiatives, • Drive platform efficiency, reducing duplication and enabling faster time-to-market Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or MBA preferred, • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, controls systems, or digital platform development, • 5+ years in a leadership role, managing engineering teams in a global environment, • Proven experience delivering complex, multi-system software or controls platforms, • Experience in industrial systems, critical infrastructure, or data center environments, • Strong understanding of:, • Software architecture and platform design, • Embedded systems and industrial controls, • SCADA, BMS, EPMS, DCIM, or similar systems, • Open communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA), • Experience with modern software development practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD), • Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional engineering teams, • Strong program execution and delivery management skills, • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on technical leadership, • Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Commercial teams, • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and structured manner, • Experience with platform-based product development and standardization across multiple business units, • Experience with digital twins, simulation, or AI/ML applications in industrial systems, • Experience working with cloud platforms and hybrid architectures, • Experience collaborating with external technology partners and ecosystems, • No special physical requirements, • 10% #LI-JK1 #vertivireland #J-18808-Ljbffr