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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.