About this role
About the role
The Data Center Sr. Project Manager leads global project upgrade/retrofit projects impacting the critical and MEPS Infrastructure for the client’s data center portfolio. The DC PM is responsible for identifying the program requirements, engaging with internal customers, and supporting the program through the entire lifecycle.
What you’ll do
Run the upgrades/retrofit construction program process administration across the portfolio. Focus is on ability to lead multiple projects at one time over multiple global locationsDevelop program budget, cash flow and commitment and get approval on spend working with the client’s Cost Control teamLead cross-functional teams and handle multiple simultaneous programs with contending priorities simultaneouslyEngage with technical authorities and key collaborators to initiate new programs, including developing program documentationIdentify process and communications gaps, while developing and driving solutions to implement data center programsGrow relationships between cross-functional teams. Work with experts and collaborators in order to continually improve communications between the cross-functional teamsDraft program reporting for client management reviews, including providing health of program schedule, budget, and performance, identifying key risks and program opportunitiesUpdate quarterly forecast, budget spend status and get management approval on funding requestsDrive improvement in the upgrade/retrofit program processes and documentation/ workflow through collaborator feedback and/or based on measurement of important metricsDevelop plans for improved field execution and delivery across project constraints of schedule, efficiency, and costsProvide project execution mentorship throughout end-to-end project lifecycle with ability to assess potential construction workarounds to avoid project slipsLead team, including key stakeholders / project controls team / Contractor(s) / A&E design team to build and establish the 1) Master Project Timeline, based on the Critical Path and key milestones and 2) Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costsEvaluate technical issues and develop potential solutions for review with key partnersSupports Design Team activities by participating in schematic and design development reviewsSupport data center site teams as needed with contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendationsParticipates in constructability reviews of the project documentsProvide input to site teams on Value Engineering effortsLead project teams in developing, assessing, and evaluating program and project risksLead program costs and change controlsLead program dashboards and monthly program updates. The PM is responsible for securing updates from site teams and coordinatingBuild and maintain lessons learned log for programsCoordinate Value EngineeringEnsure program level document control processes are in placeEnsure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gapsCoordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultantsEstablish close out documentation requirements and distribute to site teamsLead a team of direct and matrix report. Responsibilities include recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and terminationMonitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resourcesLeads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retentionLead by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's RISE values What you’ll need
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering preferredAt least 5+ years of previous program management experience with at least 3 years focused on data center infrastructure or critical environmentsFormal Program Management methods / standard methodologiesCross functional team participation in a high-tech, multifaceted environmentExcellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skillsProven track record in delivering high-quality programsPassionate about solving complex challenges with aggressive timelinesStrong change management experience in development, implementation, and executionExcellent technical, interpersonal, and problem solving skills requiredExceptional written and oral communications skills requiredProven track record in talent assessmentProficient with standard business applications and tools such as Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite. Primavera P6 knowledge is preferredDetail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environmentApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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