Switch
Technical Project Manager - Data Center Project Execution
Switch, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
*This position can be based remotely with 25% travel to Reno and Atlanta.
General Purpose of the Position
:The position will work with cross-functional teams to drive the implementation, program management, and deployment of data center projects. This role is essential in providing leadership, organization, and effective program management, contributing to the successful and efficient completion of the project and the long-term reliability of the data center infrastructure.
Contributes significantly to the overall success of the project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards. This role will involve creating website-based collaboration system templates to efficiently provide tasks, schedules, tracking, reporting, and deliverables for other teams involved with constructing or operating the data centers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
:
Project Planning
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and dependenciesWork closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Team Coordination and Documentation
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teamsEnsure alignment of project teams, including OFCI Procurement, Internal Cost Controls, and Construction teams
Risk Management
Work directly with multiple teams to Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategiesMonitor and manage risks throughout the design, utilities, security, network, and the construction process
Quality Assurance
Implement quality control measures to ensure construction adheres to industry standardsConduct regular inspections to identify and rectify any deviations from quality requirements
Timeline Management
Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlinesProactively identify and address delays to keep the project on track
Reporting and Documentation
Generate regular progress reports for executive stakeholdersMaintain accurate documentation of project activities, decisions, and changes
Conduct and document project strategy meetings with all supporting DC execution teamsIssue Resolution
Help address and resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during the construction processCollaborate with relevant teams to find prompt and effective solutions
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gainsConduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned for future enhancements
Other Duties
:
Other duties as assigned
Required Job Skills
:
Communication Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively communicate project plans and updates to team members and stakeholders
Organizational Skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Computer Equipment and Software
:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Outlook, Smart Sheets, Procore and PowerPoint
Education and Experience
:Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related fieldAdvanced degrees or certifications such as PMP or PgMP are preferredExperience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in data center construction or IT infrastructure projects
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
If your position requires you to work in the field and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment.
The Company reasonably believes the tasks and/or duties of this position could adversely affect the safety and health of the employee or others.
General Purpose of the Position
:The position will work with cross-functional teams to drive the implementation, program management, and deployment of data center projects. This role is essential in providing leadership, organization, and effective program management, contributing to the successful and efficient completion of the project and the long-term reliability of the data center infrastructure.
Contributes significantly to the overall success of the project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards. This role will involve creating website-based collaboration system templates to efficiently provide tasks, schedules, tracking, reporting, and deliverables for other teams involved with constructing or operating the data centers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
:
Project Planning
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and dependenciesWork closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Team Coordination and Documentation
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teamsEnsure alignment of project teams, including OFCI Procurement, Internal Cost Controls, and Construction teams
Risk Management
Work directly with multiple teams to Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategiesMonitor and manage risks throughout the design, utilities, security, network, and the construction process
Quality Assurance
Implement quality control measures to ensure construction adheres to industry standardsConduct regular inspections to identify and rectify any deviations from quality requirements
Timeline Management
Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlinesProactively identify and address delays to keep the project on track
Reporting and Documentation
Generate regular progress reports for executive stakeholdersMaintain accurate documentation of project activities, decisions, and changes
Conduct and document project strategy meetings with all supporting DC execution teamsIssue Resolution
Help address and resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during the construction processCollaborate with relevant teams to find prompt and effective solutions
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gainsConduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned for future enhancements
Other Duties
:
Other duties as assigned
Required Job Skills
:
Communication Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively communicate project plans and updates to team members and stakeholders
Organizational Skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Computer Equipment and Software
:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Outlook, Smart Sheets, Procore and PowerPoint
Education and Experience
:Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related fieldAdvanced degrees or certifications such as PMP or PgMP are preferredExperience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in data center construction or IT infrastructure projects
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
If your position requires you to work in the field and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment.
The Company reasonably believes the tasks and/or duties of this position could adversely affect the safety and health of the employee or others.