Data Center Project Manager

Job Description

· Execute PMO standards, processes and methodologies in a consistent manner for project planning and execution activities including: scope definition and management; task and resource scheduling; cost and price budgeting; quality review and assurance; client relationship management; project team management; and overall change management.

· Mentor and manage the delivery and execution of data center project through a balance of best-in-class and pragmatic project methodologies and practices that achieve KPIs and meet or exceed business results, client satisfaction and SLAs.

· Direct all phases of project from inception through completion.

· Develop and administer the budgets, schedules, and technical performance standards.

· Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

· Oversee the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.

· Act as primary customer contact for project activities, leading project review sessions with clients to discuss overall performance.

· Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

· Direct the work of employees assigned to the project from technical, professional, or administrative areas.

· Issue and communicate project status to leadership, steering committee and other stakeholders as appropriate.

· Onboard team members to the program, facilitating orientation and training on key processes and tools.

· Manage project issues/risks in a timely manner, escalating when necessary.

· Foster collaborative working relationships within Data Center Program & Operations and across all levels and departments of the organization to execute program management activities and company priorities.

· Promote continuous growth of project management practices within the organization to achieve client and organizational objectives.

· Achieve performance targets established by leadership for applicable Key Performance Indicators.

· Act as point-of-escalation for the project.

· Manage change control process and scope in accordance with mutually agreed Change Management process.

· Manage Project control fundamentals: monitoring, anticipating potential problems, identifying project conflicts, taking corrective action, resolving issues, managing scope, schedule, cost, profit and budget, project reporting, quality review and assurance. Issue and communicate program status to leadership, steering committee and other stakeholders as appropriate.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, relevant experience

· Area of Study / Degree: BA, Project Management, Engineering, IT or business is desired but not required

· Certifications Preferred: PMP, RCDD, DCDC

· 10 years minimum work experience

· 7+ years’ experience managing large-scale / Hyper-scale data center implementations

· 5+ years’ experience working with General Contractors and other trades.

· Consulting experience a plus

Additional Information

Abhishek Kumar

Phone: (201) 528 5307 Ext: 353

Cell: (201) 473 3697