Project & Program Management II

What this Job Entails:

The Project & Program Management II role is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of multiple simultaneous projects from initiation to delivery. Projects involve network implementation and data center new builds and retrofits. The role coordinates work performed by multiple teams and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. The role develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, materials management, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.

Scope:

• Monitors project process from inception to completion

  Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

• Works on problems of moderate scope

• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple, cross-functional and technical projects

  Partner with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post deployment phases

  Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables

  Engage in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc.

  Participate in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

  Participate in driving project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocate change management

  Use metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provide regular status updates

  Participate in internal process improvements; remove gaps, across multiple teams and functions

  Ensure risks are accounted for and provide risk mitigation strategies

  Be a point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders

  Coordinate and assist with regularly scheduled meetings with core teams

  Take an active role in evaluation of post project results against metrics; recommend or implement changes to improve delivery practices/processes

  Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

  Builds productive internal and external working relationships

  Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

  Strong understanding of project management methodologies including change and risk management

  Able to resolve conflict and meeting schedule timelines

  Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation)

  Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently

  Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance

  Experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation

  Strong observational and analytical skills, including: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks

  Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• PMP, CAPM, IPMA, CPM or similar certifications

• Materials handling experience

• Data center and/or networking experience

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

  Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,including:

Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)