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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Onsite
QTS Data Centers is seeking a Project Manager II – DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) to be based at our Phoenix, AZ campus or one of our other larger data center campuses: Irving, TX, Ashburn/Richmond, VA or other growth sites. Quality Technology Services (QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of QTS Mega Data Centers throughout North America and Europe. We are expanding our corporate DCIM/Controls Engineering team as the company continues to scale.
The Project Manager II – DCIM effectively plans, manages, and delivers the internal DCIM projects on time and within budget. This entails facilitating communication between different team members (e.g. Facility Operations, Technical Operations, external integrator partners, etc), different stakeholders both internal and external to the organization, and ensuring adherence to existing company guidelines. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, experienced technical project manager who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, and can operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional matrixed environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES; other duties may be assigned.
Works with DCIM and Operations teams to complete technical discovery.
Applies project management expertise to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services
Collaborates with team managers and resources to identify project approach, deliverables, tasks and resources required to complete a project, specifically as it pertains to technical tasks and deliverables
Develops and actively manage project plans, identifying applicable phases, tasks, resources, deliverables and due dates using traditional project management practices.
Reviews proposed changes to project plans, including meeting with stakeholders to approve and implement beneficial changes.
Manages multiple projects and tasks in a deadline-driven environment and completes projects on time
Continuously monitors and reports on project status to Upper Management (including C-Levels), including issues, risks, and escalations.
Continually develops and improves internal processes and documentation within the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Project Management or other related field or equivalent professional experience.
Seven or more years of Project Management experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
Experience building detailed technical project plans and task dependencies based on technical familiarity and stakeholder interviews.
Experience managing complex, strategic programs with multiple sub-projects/workstreams.
Experience managing projects with scope including SCADA, PLC, DCS, or other industrial control systems
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced knowledge of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity.
Advanced knowledge of technologies found within data center architecture, such as routers, switches, firewalls, server components, storage, and virtualization.
Experience with Project Management applications and visualization tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, and Tableau
Experience in managing industrial control system platform migration and upgrade projects including Aveva System Platform and Rockwell Automation.
PMP certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with Senior Management
Strong facilitation skills.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented individual with extensive experience multi-tasking across multiple concurrent and complex projects.
Strong communication, organization, and management skills.
Strong time management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
This position is Bonus eligible.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
