Director, Validation Testing

Director, Validation Testing

We are seeking a strategic and technically accomplished Director, Validation Testing to lead the global definition, governance, and advancement of engineering test and design validation test (DVT) practices across the company. This role will serve as the overall DVT Lead for Vertiv and will be responsible for establishing and enforcing corporate standards for DVT processes, test lab operations, and test automation capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in engineering validation, test lab operations, and cross-functional leadership, with a passion for driving consistency, innovation, and measurable performance across a global engineering organization. This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH or Westerville, OH location.

Responsibilities :

• Corporate Standards & Governance
• Define and maintain the global DVT process framework, including entry / exit criteria, test plan templates, and compliance metrics.
• Own and drive DVT consistency and process adherence across all business units and product lines.
• Standardize test equipment, tools, and advanced test methods (e.g., HIL, SIL) across product lines and regions.
• Test Lab Strategy & Operations
• Set and enforce standards for the operation, utilization, and technical capability of engineering test labs globally.
• Work with the GBU test leads to develop lab capacity expansion strategies and align lab resources with project needs.
• Drive a consistent approach on global lab infrastructure investments and foster collaboration with external compliance and test houses.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead a geographically distributed team of test specialists and a centralized Core Engineering Test Automation team.
• Coach and train teams on DVT execution and best practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with product line engineering teams to ensure alignment and compliance with DVT standards.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to drive adoption of advanced test methodologies and digital validation tools.

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