We are looking for a program manager able to develop and execute strategies to deliver datacenter network and related technologies at cloud scale in a dynamic, fast paced environment. You will plan and deploy greenfield and brownfield datacenter network infrastructure, upgrade legacy networks and decommission end of life equipment. You will apply technical insights and deep knowledge of constraints in the deployment delivery ecosystem to recommend and drive process and/or design improvements.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibility is driving large scale network infrastructure deployment projects required to enable new cloud capacity, leveraging knowledge of formal project management methodologies, creating and executing project plans, defining and controlling project scope, as well as maintaining and reporting out on schedules.
Lead with outstanding communication, problem solving, analytical and project management skills
Responsible for end-to-end deployment lifecycle, carefully balancing delivery quality and managing priorities, taking corrective actions as necessary to meet stated business objectives.
Requires ongoing successful collaboration with Network Planning, Datacenter Engineering, Execution and Operations, Supply Chain as well as Network Engineering teams, effectively building relationships with a wide range of influencers and cultivating strategic relationships globally.
Drive continuous improvement of deployment processes, including assessment of project delivery capabilities, gathering and reporting performance metrics, establishing corresponding targets, and measurement of on-going progress
Qualifications
Well versed in project management methodologies, approaches and tools with a PMP certification preferred
Proven track record of large-scale project delivery
Demonstrated technical problem solving and communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with rapidly changing requirements
Track record of making pragmatic business and engineering tradeoffs to deliver business value
Demonstrated leadership and exceptional cross-team skills
Excellent analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail
BS in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Must be able to travel up to 10%
Expertise in deployment of high-performance, highly available, large scale distributed network and related technologies, preferably in tier one cloud provider datacenters
Knowledge and understanding of cloud infrastructure and datacenter issues such as power, physical space, rack units, cooling, cable routing and management
Deep networking experience and understanding of network infrastructure, routing, load balancing, Internet transport protocols and optical networking
Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement processes, trade restrictions and associated financial and project controls
Understanding of process re-engineering and software development lifecycle, including gathering, analyzing, and defining business and functional requirements; creating global metrics, trend charts and other decision-making tools
Keyskills: Procurement Computer science PMP Supply chain management Optical networking Analytical Network planning microsoft Load balancing Project delivery
Client: Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.