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
8 days ago