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Job Summary
This position sits within the Americas Operations Project and Program Management team who deliver varied projects each year in support of the Data Center Operations organization. This Project & Program Manager role is vital for the execution of our engineering-related projects and must demonstrate Proven experience in engineering: A minimum of 5 years in an engineering role, demonstrating a solid understanding of engineering principles and practices; Project management experience: Ability to lead and manage engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets;Technical expertise: Familiarity with precision cooling systems, UPS and electrical distribution systems and controls / building monitoring systems to effectively communicate with engineering teams and stakeholders; Problem-solving skills: Strong analytical skills to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions within engineering projects;

Responsibilities

Project/Program Delivery

• Lead medium to large-scale engineering projects

• Manage all aspects of the project cycle – initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure

• Provide guidance and project leadership in ensuring capacity and engineering-related projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations

• Establish cadence for project review meetings and communications to provide transparency to progress and ensure alignment cross functionally, while being pragmatic with volume, frequency, and/or content.

Planning

• Apply a range of approaches to planning and gathering information in which to develop/facilitate/lead more complex Business Cases, plans and schedules (i.e. ROI)

• Develop and maintains a comprehensive project schedule, including key milestones, tasks and dependencies, to ensure effective planning and execution

• Track and monitor progress of project against the schedule, identifying any deviations or delays and take proactive measures to address them

• Identify potential risks, bottlenecks or conflicts and propose mitigation strategies to keep project on track.

Stakeholder Management

• Works with numerous stakeholders and holds them accountable for meeting commitments. This includes external vendors (may work with government/governance bodies)

• Understands stakeholder needs and builds effective relationships

• Demonstrates influencing skills to achieve solutions and dealing with challenging stakeholder situations

•  Possess ability to identify conflict and negotiate solutions while keeping project goals and objectives in mind

Communications

• Uses a variety of communications methods to provide schedule updates and potential impacts to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and managing expectations

• Is fully aware of standardized tools and template requirements and can be used as a resource for feedback on the development of project/program management standards

• Assists in process development and documentation, where needed

Risk Management

• Approach to risk management spans projects level up to strategic risk management where required

• When faced with issues applies lateral thinking and analyzes available information to solve problems and engages with teams to resolve

• Plan, monitor and manage projects utilizing defined project management framework, tools and templates

• Mentor project/program team members in project management where needed

Resource Management (people, finances etc.)

• Will problem solve resource/budgetary issues with internal teams and external suppliers and conclude disputes successfully and independently

• Monitor and track project expenses and resource utilization to ensure adherence to estimated budget and identify any potential budgetary risks or discrepancies

• Coordinate with internal and external project team members for accurate and timely recording of costs and expenses and maintain up to date records budget tracking and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years engineering project management experience preferred

• Proven experience in a critical facility or data center environment

• Must be proficient in Smartsheet or similar planning/scheduling tool and MS Office Suite

• Organized, detail-oriented time management skills, ability to prioritize and work independently       

• Project Management certification a bonus

• Bi-lingual Spanish/English language skills a plus

• We value individuals who are agile, decisive, possess business acumen, foster collaboration, embrace inclusivity

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