Director, Digital Platforms

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Digital Platform Leader is responsible for owning, scaling, and evolving the enterprise digital platform ecosystem that enables business transformation, automation, and AI-driven capabilities across the company. This role has end-to-end accountability for core digital platforms including (but not limited to) low-code, integration, API, and developer platforms that accelerate process reimagination, speed of delivery, and innovation at scale.The Digital Platform Leader partners closely with business leaders, transformation teams, data & AI teams, architecture, and engineering to ensure platforms are secure, scalable, reusable, and aligned with enterprise strategy.This position will report directly to the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and will play a critical role in shaping the company's digital, data, and AI foundation.This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH - HQ location.Responsibilities:Strategy & Transformation LeadershipDefine and execute the enterprise digital platforms strategy aligned with business and transformation priorities.Own the roadmap, standards, and lifecycle management for core digital platforms, including (but not limited to):Integration & Automation platforms (e.g., Workato)Low-code / no-code platforms (e.g., Mendix)Developer & AI-assisted engineering platforms (e.g., Cursor)Modern API and integration platforms (API management, event-driven architectures, microservices)Partner with business and transformation leaders to translate strategic objectives into reusable platform capabilities and services.Platform and Architecture EnablementLead the design and evolution of scalable, resilient, and secure digital platforms across application, integration, and API layers.Establish platform architecture principles, guardrails, and patterns to ensure consistency, reusability, and speed.Ensure platforms are aligned with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards while enabling flexibility and rapid innovation.Execution, Governance & Value RealizationLead cross-functional platform delivery and engineering teams with disciplined execution and accountability.Establish governance models for platform investment, prioritization, citizen development, and reuse.Define and track KPIs related to platform adoption, velocity, reliability, cost efficiency, and business value realization.Requirements:12 plus years of experience in digital platforms, enterprise systems, integration, or digital transformation roles.Hands-on experience with integration platforms (e.g., Workato), low-code platforms (e.g., Mendix), and modern API architectures.Strong understanding of cloud-native, API-first, and event-driven architectures.Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional platform initiatives.Strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Preferred:Experience in manufacturing, industrial, and high growth environment.Exposure to AI-enabled development tools, developer productivity platforms, and agentic architectures.Experience operating platforms in global, multi-site, multi-region organizations.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 StrengthOUR 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 DevelopmentAbout VertivVertiv 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 AuthorizationNo 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 EmployerVertiv 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 help.join@vertiv.com.#LI-RB1About the TeamWork AuthorizationNo 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 EmployerWe 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.