Process Excellence Leader EMEA

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 We are now looking for a Process Excellence Leader EMEA in Cluj-Napoca, Romania!

Own CI methodology consistency and excellence across EMEA — ensuring rigorous application of Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, and 8D across the Hub’s project portfolio and Spoke operations. Coach and certify Black Belt and Green Belt practitioners, lead complex cross-functional problem-solving initiatives, and assure project quality through structured tollgate governance. Position Vertiv EMEA’s CI capability as a recognized internal centre of excellence aligned to Danaher Business System and GE Operating System standards.

Why This Role Exists 

• EMEA project portfolio spans diverse geographies, functions, and maturity levels - methodology consistency is critical to sustained financial benefit delivery.

• Black Belt and Green Belt practitioners require expert coaching and certification standards that cannot be fulfilled by Spoke-level CI Leads alone.

• Tollgate governance requires an independent, credible expert to challenge project rigour, statistical validity, and benefit sustainability.

• Hub’s ambition to reach CI maturity Level 4–5 demands a dedicated methodology owner operating at a strategic level.

Key Responsibilities 

Pillar 1: Methodology Ownership & Standards 

• Define, own, and continuously improve the EMEA CI methodology framework encompassing Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, and 8D.

• Ensure consistent application of methodology standards across all Spoke CI Leads and project teams.

• Develop and maintain a CI playbook library: process templates, tollgate checklists, statistical guidelines, and project charters.

• Align EMEA methodology standards with Vertiv global CI governance and best practices from analogous systems (Danaher DBS, GE OES).

• Conduct periodic methodology audits at Spokes to identify gaps and embed corrective coaching.

Pillar 2: Coaching & Certification 

• Coach and certify Black Belt candidates through project-based certification programs aligned to ASQ / IASSC standards.

• Provide hands-on project coaching to Green Belt practitioners at critical project phases (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

• Mentor Spoke CI Leads on advanced analytical methods, hypothesis testing, regression, and DOE.

• Maintain certification standards, assessment rubrics, and benefit validation criteria consistent across EMEA.

• Build and manage a structured BB pipeline to ensure succession and depth of CI capability at each Spoke.

Pillar 3: Project Quality Assurance & Tollgate Governance 

• Own the tollgate review process across the EMEA project portfolio: quality-gate each project at defined phase transitions.

• Ensure statistical validity, benefit quantification accuracy, and root cause riguour at each tollgate.

• Maintain a project health dashboard tracking stage distribution, benefit realization, and stall/at-risk projects.

• Escalate and resolve project blockers in partnership with CI Director and Spoke business leaders.

• Verify benefit sustainability at 6-month and 12-month post-implementation reviews; flag recurrence and embed control plan improvements.

Pillar 4: Advanced Problem Solving 

• Lead complex, cross-functional DMAIC investigations that exceed the scope or analytical capability of individual Spoke CI Leads.

• Facilitate structured root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why, FTA) on critical quality, cost, or operational issues escalated from the business.

• Apply advanced statistical methods (regression, ANOVA, hypothesis testing, SPC) to drive data-led problem resolution.

• Collaborate with Process Excellence Leader peers in other Vertiv regions to share methodology innovations and benchmark outcomes.

Must-Have Qualifications 

• Certified Master Black Belt (ASQ, IASSC, or equivalent corporate program)
• 10+ years of applied Lean Six Sigma experience in multi-site or complex operational environments
• Demonstrated track record building CI capability from early maturity to sustained high performance
• Proven experience designing and delivering BB/GB certification program
• Experience with transactional and service lean — not solely manufacturing contexts
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence without direct authority
• Fluent English required; additional EMEA language advantageous

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience operating within or benchmarking against Danaher Business System (DBS) or GE Operating System
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and DMADV methodology
• Lean Enterprise Institute or Shingo Prize affiliation
• Change management certification (Prosci, ACMP, or equivalent)
• Exposure to digital process mining tools (Celonis, ABBYY, or equivalent) as analytical augmentation

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 [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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