CBRE - Washington, DC
posted 4 months ago
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr Data Center Portfolio Manager to join our growing retrofit data center construction Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The ideal candidate will have extensive global experience in portfolio planning and capital planning of retrofit construction for aging data center MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) assets. This role demands a professional with a robust MEP background, a deep understanding of data center reliability, availability, and maintainability requirements, and a proven ability to develop and implement scalable strategies for a rapidly growing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and refining strategies for scaling the portfolio delivery in anticipation of exponential growth. You will create and manage a multi-year roadmap of retrofit and upgrade projects, ensuring all necessary dependencies are accounted for. Establishing procedures and methodologies for evaluating useful life estimations of MEP assets and planning retrofits/upgrades accordingly will be crucial to your success. You will support portfolio planning and capital planning efforts for retrofit construction projects, analyzing and prioritizing projects based on urgency, potential impact, and resource availability. Managing budget allocations and ensuring cost-effective use of resources will also be part of your responsibilities. Your strong MEP background will be leveraged to ensure all retrofit projects meet data center reliability, availability, and maintainability requirements. You will apply best practices in MEP asset management to extend the useful life and optimize performance of aging data center infrastructure. Effective communication and stakeholder management are key components of this role. You will navigate a highly matrixed organization to facilitate timely alignment and implementation of PMO initiatives, communicating effectively with various departments and levels of management to ensure alignment on portfolio strategies and objectives. Presenting complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be essential. Additionally, you will continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and methodologies related to portfolio and capital planning, staying updated on industry trends and innovations in data center construction and MEP asset management, and incorporating relevant advancements into the PMO strategy.