[Hiring] Project & Program Management III @Astreya

Role Description

The Project & Program Management III role is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of large scale Data Center builds and retrofits from initiation to delivery including multiple unprecedented/pioneering Ai implementations in terms of both scale and design. The role coordinates work performed by network engineers, data center technicians, and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. The role develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including asset management, resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.

• Manages multiple, cross-functional and technical network deployment projects.
• Partner with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post deployment phases.
• Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables.
• Responsible for asset and material management across data centers and warehouses.
• Engage in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc.
• Participate in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Participate in driving project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocate change management.
• Use metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provide regular status updates.
• Participate in internal process improvements; remove gaps across multiple teams and functions.
• Identify and track risks, execute risk analysis and risk management techniques, and provide risk mitigation strategies.
• Be a point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and drive regularly scheduled meetings with core teams.
• Take an active role in evaluation of post project results against metrics; recommend or implement changes to improve delivery practices/processes.
• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 to 5 years of project management experience in a high-pressure, and fast-paced environment, preferably supporting data centers or network hardware.
• 2+ years of experience with data center lifecycles and/or large-scale networks.
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Understanding of project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation).
• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
• Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance.
• Experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation.
• Strong observational and analytical skills, including: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives.
• Willingness to work across multiple North American timezones (remotely or from the local client office).

Preferred Qualifications

• Various certifications (PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PPM, CPD, CPMP, etc.).
• Understanding of the OSI model.
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies.

Salary Range

$80,640.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Salary)

Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.

Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only.
• Dental provided through UHC.
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC.
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care.
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific).
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera.
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Days.
• 401k Plan.
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped).
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually).
• Paid Holidays.
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law.