Infra PM – Data Center move - In Person interview

Position Overview

The Technical Infrastructure Project Manager will lead and coordinate the relocation of NJ Transit's Primary Data Center from One Penn Plaza to a selected Co-Location facility. This role requires deep expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects, including data center builds, relocations, and corporate headquarters moves.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in IT support focused on Project Management in infrastructure, specifically data center builds and relocations.

• Proven track record of having performed more than 3 data center moves/builds (covering Facilities, Network, Compute, Storage, and Migration).

• Led more than 2 corporate headquarters moves with a scope of 1,000+ users, including responsibility for networking and telecom procurement, as well as new LAN/MDF design, build, and go-live.

• Ability to commute to Newark, NJ on a hybrid basis as per client needs (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project portfolio for the new Data Center design/build/migrate and LAN/MDF design-build initiatives.

• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure flawless project execution.

• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

• Act as a change agent to improve overall processes and programs.

• Provide guidance to the project team throughout the lifecycle to meet business requirements.

• Support the development and deployment of project management standards, guidelines, and processes.

• Ensure resource availability and allocation.

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Report progress and escalate issues to management as needed.

• Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders.

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Track project performance, specifically analyzing the successful completion of short and long-term goals.

• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.

• Develop comprehensive project plans to share with clients and staff members.

• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.

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