Technical Data Center Project and Program Manager,

00104 Equinix LLC - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

About the position

The Technical Data Center Project and Program Manager at Equinix plays a crucial role within the Americas Operations Project and Program Management team, focusing on the execution of engineering-related projects that support Data Center Operations. This position requires a blend of engineering expertise and project management skills to lead medium to large-scale projects, ensuring they meet timelines and budgets while fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-scale engineering projects.
• Manage all aspects of the project cycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
• Provide guidance and project leadership to ensure capacity and engineering-related projects meet or exceed company expectations.
• Establish cadence for project review meetings and communications to provide transparency and ensure alignment cross-functionally.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project schedule, including key milestones, tasks, and dependencies.
• Track and monitor project progress against the schedule, identifying deviations or delays and taking proactive measures to address them.
• Identify potential risks, bottlenecks, or conflicts and propose mitigation strategies.
• Work with numerous stakeholders and hold them accountable for meeting commitments.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and demonstrate influencing skills to achieve solutions.
• Use various communication methods to provide schedule updates and manage expectations.
• Plan, monitor, and manage projects utilizing defined project management frameworks, tools, and templates.
• Mentor project/program team members in project management as needed.
• Monitor and track project expenses and resource utilization to ensure adherence to the budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years engineering project management experience preferred.
• Proven experience in a critical facility or data center environment.
• Proficient in Smartsheet or similar planning/scheduling tool and MS Office Suite.
• Organized, detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Project Management certification is a bonus.

Nice-to-haves

• Bi-lingual Spanish/English language skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Equitable work environment
• Opportunities for learning new skills and career growth
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion