Data Center Program Manager

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Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking a talented Program Manager for Data Center Campus Developments. This is a remote position. You will have the opportunity to perform, lead, and monitor project managers, design functions, and solution development for various data center campus projects while maintaining positive relationships with clients. Lead each project in efforts to exceed client expectations while actively participating in business development activities.

What You'll Do:

• Establish and maintain standards for projects, clients, and vendor activities
• Take ownership of the project management process from start to finish, including but not limited to vision set-up, assembly of proposal teams, kick-off meetings, project scope/budget/schedule, and continuous communication with the client for the duration of the project to ensure the client's needs are met
• Responsible for project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based projects
• Participate in client development, sales strategies, presentations, opportunities, and the strategic planning/direction of data center campus developments
• Advocate for a clear project delivery strategy and effectively communicate it to teams and extended stakeholders. Drive alignment around key milestones, workflows, and critical path management for large capital improvement and greenfield, and brownfield projects.Provide leadership and development opportunities to internal teams consisting of project management and engineering professionals. Oversee project schedule and cost control activities, ensuring adherence to program-level controls, safety, and quality initiatives
• Optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio. Identify and mitigate potential issues that could impact project timelines or budgets. Maintain a forward-looking perspective on resource needs, ensuring that master planning, utilities, design engagement, and equipment supply chain remain ahead of project demand
• Ensure operational efficiency, including minimizing outstanding WIP and A/R by ensuring client milestones, budgets, and expectations are met
• Maintain a strong understanding of current BIM, VDC standards, and industry solutions
• Assist in the preparation and/or monitoring of complex schedules to ensure the timely completion of the work
• Engage in business development efforts and prepare responses to Requests for Proposals
• Collaborate with other leaders on project execution and delivery
• Contribute to MSA, NDA, Terms, contract negotiations, set-up, and Vendor partnership agreements
• Request billing and payment terms with clients and participate actively in Accounts Receivable efforts
• Communicate client activity/satisfaction and identify opportunities that need additional support from leadership within the group
• Foster a positive relationship with clients to determine future opportunities/additional services needed, and utilize Client feedback to monitor continuous improvement functions
• Contribute content for internal and external marketing purposes and outreach on social media platforms

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited four-year college or university
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in data center campus development projects
• Minimum 3+ years of project management experience
• The ability to work nights and weekends as required to attend meetings or to meet demanding project schedules

Salary Range:

At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications.  We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $170,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above). 

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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