Network Infrastructure Project Manager (san jose north)

The Network Infrastructure Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, tracking of IT projects and delivery specified deliverables.

Project Planning

Define the scope of the project in collaboration with the Sales and Engineering teams

Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project

Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project

Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities

Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required

Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Assign resources to the project

In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities

Manage implementation team according to the established policies and practices of the organization

Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the project through internal planning sessions and kickoff meetings

Project Implementation

Execute the project according to the project plan

Develop forms and records to document project activities

Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured

Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project

Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project

Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Project Control and Evaluation

Write reports on the project for management

Review and submit all budgeted project expenditures to PMO for approval

Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis

Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality

Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Working Conditions

Project Managers work at company offices and at client sites

Project Managers work a standard work week but may be required to work some evenings and weekends to meet project milestones.

Skills/Qualifications

Project Management

Planning

Developing Budgets

Coaching

Supervision

Process Improvement

Tracking Budget Expenses

Performance Management

Solutions Focused

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project

Experience

5 to 10 years in project management

Management of IT infrastructure deployment projects

Working knowledge of WAN, LAN, WLAN, public and private cloud, enterprise software deployment

Education

Degree in a Computer Science, Engineering or similar field or equivalent experience

Professional Designation

PMP, CAPM preferred