Job Description
Duration: 12 Months Contract (Only W2 Contract)
This is Hybrid Mode position.
Job Description:
This is Hybrid Mode position.
Job Description:
- Seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager with strong Data Center build experience to focus on network projects primarily focusing on Cisco & Arista technologies in enterprise Data Centers.
- The PM will lead the installation, coordination and refresh of Data Center infrastructure including, network switches and routers.
- The PM will co-ordinate tasks with external teams to meet project objectives.
- The candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements and leading the deployment plan and refresh of new core network infrastructure.
- This role will focus on the segregation of Production and Non-Production networks.
- The candidate will lead all project lifecycle phases which includes hardware installation, testing and turn-up of core network routers, switches.
- The candidate will be leading the project, not reporting on the project. This role is not a PMO position but rather a technical PM.
- The candidate must work Friday evenings after business hours and some Saturday mornings.
- A confident and articulate self-starter
- A team player with a high level of commitment and enthusiasm
- Able to work in a high-pressure environment while juggling multiple tasks.
- Has excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrate time management, ability to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate at all levels and influence others.
- Display strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of leading projects at times of change.
- Experience with working Friday evenings and Saturdays during the installation phase
- 12-15 years of technology project management experience Build Data Centers and network core infrastructure, switches and routers.
- Experience with Cisco and Arista hardware and understands how to partner with vendors for installation.
- Experience with PROD / Non-PROD Segregation of networks
- Experience with project lifecycle of network integrations, infrastructure build, data center builds and/or network hardware refresh.
- Plan, coordinate, implement, and track deliverables related to the request.
- Manage delivery across internal teams and third-party contractors/ consultants.
- Gather technology requirements and partner with engineering and operations for high level design.
- Responsible for managing delivery across internal teams and third-party contractors/ consultants. Develop, track and coordinate schedule. Manage Hardware deliveries, with vendors, including staging.
- Create and Manage the Technology Change Management tickets.
- Develop, track and coordinate circuit installations and scheduled.
- Provide weekly status reports both internally and externally, as required. Schedule UAT testers and BAU signoffs
- Logistics coordination including delivery and invoice closeout.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and Project Strong Excel, Sharepoint, MS project, ServiceNow Skills
- CCNA and/or CCNP preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree +
- Must have experience within financial services / consulting.
- Data Center Builds, Consolidations, Decommissions