Software & Controls Cost Manager in Londonderry

The Software & Controls Cost Manager is responsible for establishing and driving a comprehensive cost management framework across Vertiv\’s Software & Controls portfolio, including embedded systems, gateways, and platform-level solutions such as SCADA, EPMS, BMS, and DCIM.

This role owns the development of cost transparency across the full lifecycle, from design and development through deployment and long‐term support ensuring that software and controls solutions are delivered in a cost‐effective, scalable, and commercially competitive manner.

Working cross‐functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and regional teams, the role ensures that cost targets are defined early, tracked rigorously, and continuously optimized through architecture decisions, platform standardization, and reuse strategies.

The Software & Controls Cost Manager will play a key role in enabling Vertiv\’s transition toward integrated digital platforms by aligning cost structures with business value, supporting pricing strategies, and improving margin performance across global product lines.

Responsibilities

Define and implement a standardized cost management framework for Software & Controls across all product lines and regions

Establish cost targets aligned with business objectives, competitive benchmarks, and margin expectations

Ensure cost accountability is embedded across Engineering, Product Management, and delivery teams

Develop and maintain detailed cost models covering software development, embedded controls, licensing, cloud infrastructure, integration, and lifecycle support

Create clear visibility into total cost of ownership (TCO) for software and controls solutions

Provide regular cost reporting, dashboards, and insights to leadership and key stakeholders

New Product Development (NPDI)

Ensure cost targets are defined at concept and design phases for all new software and controls offerings

Partner with Engineering and Product teams to evaluate design trade‐offs and their cost implications

Track and manage cost performance throughout the development lifecycle

Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives through Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE)

Promote standardization, modular architectures, and platform reuse to reduce development and deployment costs

Optimize licensing strategies (build vs buy, third‐party vs internal) and infrastructure decisions (cloud vs on‐premise)

Cross‐Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and IT teams to align on cost drivers and improvement actions

Support procurement strategies related to software, platforms, and external technology partners

Collaborate with regional teams to ensure global consistency with local cost optimization opportunities

Benchmark internal cost structures against competitors and third‐party solutions

Evaluate alternative approaches (e.g., commercial software platforms, open‐source, SaaS models) to optimize cost and value

Support pricing strategies by providing accurate cost inputs and margin analysis

Partner with Finance to align cost reporting with financial systems and forecasts

Contribute to business cases, investment decisions, and ROI analysis for new initiatives

Data, Tools & Reporting

Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to track cost performance and trends

Improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility across systems

Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non‐technical stakeholders

Ensure Software & Controls offerings integrate effectively into regional partner and channel business models.

QualificationsMinimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor\’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Master\’s degree (MBA or Finance‐related discipline)

Professional certification such as CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA

Preferred Experience

Experience in software, digital platforms, or technology‐driven products (e.g. SaaS, SCADA, EPMS, BMS, DCIM)

Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments

Experience supporting New Product Development (NPDI) or product lifecycle costing

Experience in a global, matrixed organization

Physical & Environmental Demands

No special physical requirements

Time Travel Required10%

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.

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