Company:
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Location: San Jose
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
A Project Manager overseeing the transformation of a building into a data center plays a critical role in managing the planning, design, and construction phases. Below are the key responsibilities and qualifications typically found in such a role:
Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Initiation:
- Define the scope, goals, and deliverables of the data center project.
- Create detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Team Coordination:
- Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, vendors, and contractors, ensuring smooth collaboration across departments.
- Manage subcontractors involved in construction, electrical, HVAC, and IT infrastructure installation.
- Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks to project timelines, budget overruns, and technical challenges.
- Develop mitigation strategies to minimize risks and ensure project success.
- Budget and Resource Management:
- Control and monitor project expenses to stay within budget.
- Ensure resource optimization, including labor, materials, and equipment.
- Timeline Management:
- Ensure that each phase of the project, from design to construction to implementation, is completed on time.
- Adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate unforeseen delays or changes.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Communication:
- Coordinate with external vendors for procurement of necessary hardware and materials (e.g., servers, cooling systems, backup power supplies).
- Regularly update stakeholders on project status, milestones, and any changes in scope.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Ensure that all construction, electrical, and network installations meet industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, and data center-specific standards (e.g., Uptime Institute’s Tier standards, ISO certifications).
- Final Handover and Commissioning:
- Supervise the commissioning phase, ensuring that all systems (power, cooling, network) are operational and tested.
- Ensure that the project is handed over smoothly to the operations team with all documentation and training.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, IT, or a related field.
- Experience: At least 5-7 years of project management experience in construction or data center environments.
- Skills:
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana).
- Understanding of data center design, including power and cooling systems.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for managing stakeholders and vendors.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., data security, energy efficiency).
A certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
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