Project Manager, IT OCM Communications at Vertiv Corporation Project Manager, IT OCM Communications at Vertiv Corporation in Novi, Michigan Posted in 1 day ago. Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager, OCM Communications plays a key role in driving user awareness, engagement, and adoption across IT-led projects and deployments. This role is responsible for designing and executing effective communication strategies that support organizational change initiatives, ensuring that stakeholders are informed, prepared, and engaged throughout the change lifecycle. As part of the BRM and OCM function, this role partners closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and leadership to deliver clear, consistent, and impactful messaging aligned with business goals and Vertiv standards. The role contributes directly to successful adoption outcomes, measured through communication effectiveness, user readiness, and feedback mechanisms, and serves as the single point of accountability for OCM communications execution across assigned initiatives. This role supports the BRM Sr. Manager, OCM & Deployments, by leading communications workstreams across key projects/programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES OCM

Communications & Engagement Execute OCM communication plans aligned to project objectives, timelines, and stakeholder needs Establish and manage communication cadence aligned with deployment milestones and leadership expectations Manage communications intake and tracking (e.g., request forms, comms tracker), ensuring compliance with OCM governance and alignment to deployment milestones Create and manage multi-channel communications, including: campaigns and broadcast messaging Newsletters and updates Point and Microsoft Teams content Leadership presentations Produce high-quality communication materials such as: End-user communications and FAQs Adoption and readiness messaging Stakeholder updates and reports Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with BRMs, project managers, SMEs, and leadership to: Gather communication requirements Validate messaging and key decisions Ensure alignment across initiatives Act as a communications advisor, recommending messaging approaches, timing, and channels based on change impact Monitor and manage inbound deployment communications (e.g., shared mailbox), triage questions/issues, and coordinate timely follow-ups with project teams (PMs/CMs/SMEs) Support stakeholder engagement activities and feedback loops Digital Platforms & Collaboration Own and maintain Point and Microsoft Teams sites as centralized communication hubs Define and maintain content structure, navigation, and archival standards Support Point governance activities, including permissions management, to ensure secure and consistent collaboration aligned with organizational standards Ensure content is organized, accessible, and up to date Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams Adoption & Readiness Support Support OCM activities including: Audience analysis and stakeholder mapping User readiness communications Reinforcement messaging post-deployment Support readiness checkpoints and go live communications aligned with OCM governance and deployment criteria Partner with change/training leads to update or create end-user enablement materials (job aids, training updates, FAQs) aligned to communications and release changes Track and report on communication effectiveness and adoption metrics Continuous Improvement Gather feedback and insights to improve communication strategies Apply best practices and lessons learned from prior deployments Support innovation in communication approaches and tools

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 2+ years of industry experience in Information Technology with a focus on OCM / Deployment Practice. Preferred Experience Experience in a global organization Familiarity with OCM methodologies Experience working with cross functional and remote teams Experience supporting phased or wave based global deployments Ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously is required Experience supporting IT projects, system deployments, or digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture Customer Focus Operational Excellence Innovation Financial Strength

VERTIV 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 Promote transparent & open communication About Vertiv Vertiv (

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VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. 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 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 tohelp.join@vertiv.com. #LI-RB1 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.