Data Center Project Manager (critical facilities)

Equinix; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to oversee critical facility projects across Canada. The role involves coordinating resources, managing budgets, and ensuring successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in data center operations and excellent project management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in critical facilities.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects across Canada and ensure timely completion.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Track project performance and apply risk management techniques.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, accelerate the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value while supporting sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means collaborating on impactful work and being surrounded by opportunities to learn new skills and grow in various directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment, which is fundamental to our core values and essential to our success.

Job Summary

Equinix is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to support our critical facility environment within our Operations Project Management (OPM) team. The OPM team is cross-functional and includes regional operations projects, working with internal partners, customers, and external suppliers and manufacturers. This role requires a project manager familiar with data center operations and associated facility designs.

The OPM supports data center operations management in executing capital projects related to End of Life (EOL), Single Point of Failure (SPOF) infrastructure equipment, and systems. The team often handles on-demand/unplanned customer-facing projects. This individual contributor role demands a self-starter and disciplined professional.

If you are a skilled project manager and meet the responsibilities and qualifications below, consider joining our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects across Canada, possibly requiring travel.
• Apply various planning approaches to develop, facilitate, and lead complex projects and schedules.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders to ensure feasibility.
• Create overall project schedules aligned with customer requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for seamless project execution.
• Deliver multiple projects supporting business strategy and facility sustainability.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, collaborating on budget variances.
• Procure equipment, materials, and services needed for projects.
• Ensure resource availability and proper allocation.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor progress and assess risks.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs using verification techniques.
• Track project performance with appropriate tools and report to management.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and lead meetings and teams.
• Apply risk management techniques to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party suppliers and manufacturers.
• Collaborate with various internal departments such as finance, construction, and SME teams.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and lessons learned.
• Build diverse teams to accomplish projects and secure reliable resources.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of electrical, UPS, mechanical, and control systems, including HVAC, generators, and safety systems.
• Proven project management experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience working in critical facilities, with data center experience preferred.
• Understanding of large power distribution and control systems, redundancy, resiliency, and protection.
• Knowledge of data center power and cooling solutions.
• Ability to develop strategic project plans for complex data center facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
• Ability to navigate complex situations and make timely decisions.
• Skill in managing change and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and curiosity.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Passion for quality and customer satisfaction.
• Experience managing vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in Canadian French is a plus.

Equinix is committed to an inclusive employment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please complete this form. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or other protected factors.