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Data Center Modernisation Project Manager - Reading/Initially 100%

Employer
REAL Technical Solutions Limited
Location
Reading
Salary
68400.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
1 Mar 2021

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Sector
Telecoms / Utilities
Responsibilities
Information Technology
Position/Level
Professional / Specialist
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Data Center Modernisation Project Manager - Reading/Initially 100% Remote working

GBP68,400 including benefits and bonus/Initially 100% Remote working, then Reading, although it is not necessary to be based locally to Reading, as this position could be WFH, but occasional visits to the office.

A global leading cutting edge technology business require an experienced Project Manager who has worked on a Data Center Modernisation project/programme, ideally for a large scale business, with an understanding of the real-world intricacies associated with cloud transformation.

This is a brand-new role, so the successful candidate has room to bring their knowledge and expertise to bear to shape the UK DCM strategy. The role requires working with a wide range of stakeholders, so the successful candidate will build a strong and varied network at the organisation and with core partners.

They are looking to add to their team a critical and highly visible professional who will be the orchestrator of their data centre modernisation (DCM) efforts through their partner ecosystem in the UK. The DCM Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the contracting, execution and monitoring of a complex program of transformation with their specialist partners. The Project Manager will be responsible for liaising with the organisations partner teams in the UK and at the corporate HQ and partners, ensuring excellence in execution of the DCM program objectives such as to achieve and exceed contract targets. The Project Manager will be accountable for providing regular, accurate tracking of project progress across on-boarded partners, risk mitigation, and holding stakeholders to account for delivering results in a timely manner to meet milestone deadlines.

The Top 3 skills/experience required for the Data Center Modernisation Project Manager are:

  1. PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification. This role is in place to bring rigour and focus to the execution of the DCM/Data Center Modernisation programme; demonstrable skills in this area are critical for any prospective candidate.
  2. Excellent communication skills. This role will interact with a broad range of stakeholders and customers; clear, consistent and professional communication is essential. Communications will be written and spoken, so experience of and confidence in using video conferencing (Microsoft Teams) tools is necessary.
  3. Cloud computing. Whilst not a technical role, a working knowledge of core cloud technology concepts and familiarity with industry terminology will be an advantage.

5+ years' relevant experience working preferably, but not necessarily, in the technology sector required.

As the Data Center Modernisation Project Manager, previous roles should have included experiences such as:

  • Engaging directly with customers/suppliers.
  • Managing projects.
  • Worked with colleagues effectively to achieve a common goal.
  • Worked with customer relationship systems, updating records and keeping track of customer progression, revenue closure etc.
  • Reporting back to teams, giving insights/ideas, process improvement.
  • Influencing without authority.
  • Dealing with conflict.

Data Center Modernisation Project Manager - Reading/Initially 100% Remote working

GBP68,400 including benefits and bonus/Initially 100% Remote working, then Reading

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