Senior Project Manager - Data Center at AHEAD in India

Job description

• The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the management of assigned technical projects.  The duties include facilitating coaching and mentoring the junior project management staff.  The Project Manager executes day-to-day management of assigned project segments. In addition, the Project Manager manages the group of projects as a whole, providing a single point of knowledge and control for the aggregate effort.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.
• Ensure service delivery success and customer satisfaction through effective project management.
• Manage project initiation activities, which include the identification of contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situations, and necessary contacts. Gain access to existing information as needed.
• Develop, define, and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify needed resources for projects while defining and assigning major project roles.
• Coordinate activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments, and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals, and ensure project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope.
• Assign and monitor the work of the project team, providing technical and analytical support and direction.
• Interface with clients on technical matters as needed.
• Manage project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope, and quality) are achieved.
• Assist with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.
• Manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks as well as track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project.
• Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical teams and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.
• Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation, and ongoing activities. This includes completing a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement.
• Directly oversee employees assigned to the project.  Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Identify project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement.  Recommends and implements solutions.
• Utilize Ahead systems (PSA, etc.) to maintain updated project information.
• Assist in presales efforts including OA, SOWs, and customer presentations.
• Develop customer relationships and aid in identifying additional sales opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent would be required
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in project management, with a focus on leading and delivering complex projects or programs.
• Professional certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) preferred.
• Must have experience with data center/workload migrations, data center consolidation, and/or data center build outs.
• Strong technical knowledge in Dell, VMware, Rubrik, NetApp, etc.
• Strong ability to independently manage medium to high risk, high complexity, and high client visibility projects.
• Must have a strategic mindset and be able to align projects or programs with organizational goals.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, team, conflict management, and time management skills.
• Strong communication & leadership skills.
• Possess advanced skills in the use of project management software.
• Demonstrate ability to manage project budgets and timelines.
• Must be adept with the use of negotiation techniques to reach an agreement when there are widely differing viewpoints.
• Effectively facilitate interaction with executive-level clients.
• Should be able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.

Skills

Required

• Dell
• VMware
• Rubrik
• NetApp
• Project management software

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
• Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy
• Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
• Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling
• Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being
• Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations
• Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership