Data Center Construction Project Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years experience working on data center projects.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT fit out or construction related project management.
• PMI (Project Management Institute) – PMP (Project Management Professional) certification highly desired

The role of the Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manager (ITIM) for the Datacenter Build Management team requires interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. We are seeking a Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manager with the ability to self-direct and who has a background in Data Center Construction, with an emphasis on telecom project/construction management.

• The ITIM is responsible for the project management of all integration and fit-out activities associated with system and/or services and critical infrastructure that is required to be installed into a new data center build or lease facility to deliver capacity to the business.
• The role requires the identification and management of scopes and interdependencies between all external and internal stakeholders and coordinating same with the physical construction with landlord and other vendors.
• The ITIM is responsible for coordinating the handover process and ensuring the required handover documentation and expectations are met to handover the space to our Operations teams and the business.
• The ITIM is responsible for producing and managing project plans and executing major milestones (Early Access, Ready Network Install, Corpnet Live, Security CX Complete, Fit Out Complete, Lockdown, Colo Ready) and for the financial approval and management function of these tasks on Microsoft own build projects.
• Responsible for the coordination of the telecom materials procurement, telecoms installation, Security systems installation, FFE procurement and installation.
• Coordination of the design, procurement, installation and turn up of the facility Corporate Network.
• In cooperation with the Construction Lead this position aligns metro wide delivery strategies to local team objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts.