Technical Data Center Project and Program Manager,

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Technical Data Center Project and Program Manager,

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