Data Center Project Manager (Electrical / Critical Facilities)

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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 IBX 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 system, UPS and electrical distribution system and controls / building monitoring systems to effectively communicate with engineering teams and stakeholders. 

• Critical thinking 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 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