Data Center Project Manager

Trident Consulting•New york, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Trident Consulting is seeking a Data Centre Project Manager for one of our clients, a global leader in cybersecurity platforms. This role involves managing the deployment of critical infrastructure hardware projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to strategic business goals. The position requires strong stakeholder management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in data center environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.

Requirements

1-2+ years of project management or program management experience working in a professional data center focused technical environment.
Experience with technical products as they relate to data centers.
Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong cross-group collaboration and interpersonal communication skills working with a variety of roles including, but not limited to: engineering, product management, and finance.
Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and have the ability to make good, timely decisions.
Demonstrate self-learning capabilities, taking initiative in a fast pace/quickly changing environment.
Ability to work with teams in multiple time zones as well as independently.
Manage completion of assigned complex and/or long-term projects within budget and schedule guidelines.
Capable of working on multiple complex projects at a time and prioritizing appropriately.
Demonstrated outstanding team building skills with the ability to improve interaction and efficiency as well as the ability to break down barriers / silos.
Must be willing to work hours that take advantage of US time zones as much as possible.

Nice To Haves

Advanced problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Customer focused attitude.
Exposure to/experience with data center hardware deployments as well as cybersecurity and intelligence.
Experience in working in or with teams supporting a data center environment
Experience with Jira, Microsoft and Google office tools.
Automation development experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive all phases of critical infrastructure hardware deployment projects—including initiation, design, procurement, execution, testing, and commissioning—to ensure flawless, on-time delivery.
Manage resource availability to minimize costs and scope creep.
Coordinate internal cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, facilities, network operations) to align deliverables with strategic business goals.
Evaluate and mitigate project risks.
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Prepare and host a daily standup report and call.
Manage deployments and demonstrate understanding of the design, build & delivery of data center critical infrastructure & network capacity.
Provide final review of project plans before implementation.
Review all documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Work effectively and professionally with multiple engineering teams across internal organizations and worldwide.
Perform a hardware availability analysis on data center deployments prior to initialization.
Conduct periodic project meetings with core teams to manage progress, provide feedback and assist in addressing concerns, removing roadblocks and mitigating issues through communication and information sharing.
Periodically provide reports on projects based on documented schedules.
Be proficient in Technical writing to support the documentation of all existing as well as developing processes.
Develop or improve processes and documentation to support the lifecycle of projects.
Make recommendations for improvements and upgrades and assist in the development and documentation of technical standards.
Manage, schedule, perform and coordinate physical audits of assets to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Develop, manage, review and research complex multi-faceted hardware deployment projects as well as larger scale construction project plans, and operational challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented challenges.