Technology Strategy Planner

Vertiv Group Corp. • Delaware, OH • 7h ago

Job Description

Job Summary

The Technology Strategy Planner drives innovation strategy by bridging advanced research with commercial implementation and cultivating strategic partnerships. This role leads the evaluation and maturation of disruptive technologies, drives productization strategies, and fosters high-impact collaborations with academic institutions, national labs, and industry consortia.

The incumbent will guide technology roadmap development, assess commercialization pathways, and ensure alignment with market needs and business unit capabilities. This role is instrumental in enabling successful technology transfer, accelerating product readiness, and expanding Vertiv's innovation ecosystem.

This role reports to the Advanced Research and Technology Leader and is based in Delaware, OH.

Responsibilities:

Conduct technology landscape analysis across power, thermal, and digital infrastructure domains

Develop frameworks for evaluating research concepts for product potential and market fit

Drive proof-of-concept development and guide product architecture decisions

Build and manage strategic partnerships with universities, national labs, and industry consortia

Coordinate with Business Unit Engineering teams to align research outcomes with product opportunities

Develop business cases and go-to-market strategies for emerging technologies

Lead cross-functional teams through technology validation and readiness processes

Present technology insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership

Create and maintain productization and partnership playbooks and processes

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Strategy, Business, or related field.

4+ years of experience in technology scouting, strategic partnerships, or innovation strategy.

Strong understanding of emerging technologies in digital infrastructure, including AI/ML, power systems, thermal management, and advanced materials.

Proven ability to build and manage relationships with academic institutions, national labs, and industry consortia.

Experience in developing technology roadmaps and aligning research initiatives with business strategy.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred: Experience in IP strategy, external innovation programs, or public-private research collaborations.

Travel: 10% travel for research collaboration, conferences, and customer meetings

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Laboratory and office environment

Ability to work with various cooling systems and test equipment

May require work in data center environments

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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 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 stereo@types), 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@vertiv.com.

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