Technical Project Manager / Data Center Infrastructure

Job Description

Level 4

About the Position:
* Seeking an Infrastructure project manager with strong Data Center build and Cloud circuit connectivity [AWS and Azure] experience to focus on network infrastructure builds primarily focusing on Cisco & Arista technologies in enterprise Data Centers.
* The PM will lead the installation, coordination and refresh of Data Center infrastructure including, network switches, routers and cloud connectivity.
* The PM will co-ordinate tasks with external teams to meet project objectives.
* The candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements and leading the deployment plan of new core network infrastructure.
* The candidate will lead all project lifecycle phases which includes hardware installation, testing and turn-up of core network routers, switches.
* The candidate will be leading the project, not reporting on the project. This role is not a PMO position but rather a technical PM.
* The candidate must work Friday evenings after business hours and some Saturdays.

About You:
– A confident and articulate self-starter
– A team player with a high level of commitment and enthusiasm
– Able to work in a high-pressure environment while juggling multiple tasks.
– Has excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
– Demonstrate time management, ability to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
– Possess strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate at all levels and influence others.
– Display strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of leading projects at times of change.
– Experience with working Friday evenings and Saturdays during the installation phase

Requirements:
* 12-15 years of technology project management experience Build Data Centers and network core infrastructure, switches and routers.
* Experience with Cisco and Arista hardware and understands how to partner with vendors for installation.
* Experience with AWS and Azure network installations (circuit connectivity)
* Experience with project lifecycle of network integrations, infrastructure build, data center builds and/or network hardware refresh.
* Plan, coordinate, implement, and track deliverables related to the request.
* Manage delivery across internal teams and third-party contractors/ consultants.
* Gather technology requirements and partner with engineering and operations for high level design.
* Responsible for managing delivery across internal teams and third-party contractors/ consultants.
* Develop, track and coordinate schedule.
* Manage Hardware deliveries, with vendors, including staging.
* Create and Manage the Technology Change Management tickets. Develop, track and coordinate circuit installations and scheduled.
* Provide weekly status reports both internally and externally, as required.
* Schedule UAT testers and BAU signoffs
* Logistics coordination including delivery and invoice closeout. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and Project Strong Excel, Sharepoint, MS project, ServiceNow Skills

Skills Desired:
* CCNA and/or CCNP preferred. Bachelor’s Degree + Must have experience within financial services and/or technical role at a Cloud provider or Data Center Builds, Consolidations, Decommissions