About the role
What this Job Entails:
The Project & Program Management III role is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of large scale Data Center builds and retrofits from initiation to delivery including multiple unprecedented/pioneering Ai implementations in terms of both scale and design. The role coordinates work performed by network engineers, data center technicians, and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. The role develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including asset management, resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Manages multiple, cross-functional and technical network deployment projects. * Partner with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post deployment phases. * Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables. * Responsible for asset and material management across data centers and warehouses * Engage in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc. * Participate in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. * Participate in driving project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocate change management. * Use metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provide regular status updates. * Participate in internal process improvements; remove gaps across multiple teams and functions. * Identify and track risks, execute risk analysis and risk management techniques, and provide risk mitigation strategies. * Be a point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders. * Coordinate and drive regularly scheduled meetings with core teams. * Take an active role in evaluation of post project results against metrics; recommend or implement changes to improve delivery practices/processes. * Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
* Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience * 2 to 5 years of project management experience in a high-pressure, and fast-paced environment, preferably supporting data centers or network hardware * 2+ years of experience with data center lifecycles and/or large-scale networks * Builds productive internal and external working relationships * Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action * Understanding of project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines * Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation) * Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently * Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance * Experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation * Strong observational and analytical skills, including: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks * Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives * Willingness to work across multiple North American time zones (remotely or from the local client office)
Preferred Qualifications:
* Various certifications (PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PPM, CPD, CPMP, etc.) * Understanding of the OSI model * Familiarity with various project management methodologies
Salary Range
$80,640.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Salary) * Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. * Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.
Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,including:
* Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
* Dental provided through UHC
* Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
* Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
* Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
* Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
* Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellness Days 401k Plan
* Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
* Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
* Paid Holidays
* Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law
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