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Project Manager The Project Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring project success by effectively monitoring progress, managing risks, and presenting comprehensive project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, and project team members. A strong background in infrastructure project management, exceptional vendor coordination skills, and proven cross-functional and team leadership abilities are essential. The successful candidate will also be responsible for building and maintaining in-depth knowledge of data center physical infrastructure components and data center tier architecture, ensuring all projects align with industry best practices and standards. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Definition: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates. Identify and secure necessary resources and expertise for project execution. Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to anticipate potential challenges. Project Execution & Monitoring Set clear project timelines and milestones, ensuring adherence to schedules. Monitor project deliverables, progress, and performance against the project plan. Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Stakeholder & Communication Management Update relevant stakeholders, clients, and project team members on project progress, challenges, and successes through regular reports and meetings. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all project participants. Manage expectations and resolve conflicts among stakeholders. Team Leadership & Development Coach, mentor, and support project team members, providing guidance on tasks and fostering a collaborative team environment. Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring clear understanding and accountability. Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Vendor & Contractor Management Coordinate and manage external vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers. Oversee contract negotiations and ensure compliance with contractual agreements. Monitor vendor performance and quality of deliverables. Quality Assurance & Compliance Ensure all project activities comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies. Oversee quality control throughout the project lifecycle, particularly for infrastructure components. Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records. Continuous Improvement Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices. Implement improvements for future project management processes and Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. MBA Preferred. 6-15 years of progressive experience in project management, with a strong focus on infrastructure projects (e.g., data centers, network deployments, facility upgrades). Demonstrated strong business acumen in project planning, execution, and management. Proven ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion. Exceptional verbal, written, and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong leadership capabilities with experience in leading cross-functional teams. Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project). PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable. In-depth knowledge of data center physical infrastructure components (e.g., power, cooling, cabling, security) and data center tier architecture (Tier I-IV standards) is a significant advantage. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment (ref:iimjobs.com) Show more Show less
