Datacenter Manager

Apex Systems; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm based in the Netherlands is looking for a Mid-Senior level Project Manager to manage critical environment projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in the industry, with strong skills in project management and stakeholder communication. The role is under a 6-month contract, focusing on risk management and quality delivery in IT infrastructures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years industry experience or 2+ years with college coursework.
• 2+ years in Critical Environment infrastructures or physical IT infrastructures.
• Relevant certifications like CompTIA, PMP, ITIL.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and project plans, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Engage with teams to execute tasks and manage project quality.
• Identify and communicate risks and solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Industry experience

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical College degree

Tools

Technical certifications

Job description

Shift

Standard day shift, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Duration

6 month contract to start (with extensions)

Role Responsibilities

• Manage programs associated within area of responsibility.
• Create and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on time delivery.
• Engage with appropriate teams and resources to execute tasks or projects.
• Plan, manage, and communicate end-to-end project plans with stakeholders and teams.
• Perform day-to-day project check-in and update to manage project delivery and quality.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and communicate to stakeholders and other teams to drive resolution.
• Recognize potential customer impact of other events and issues (e.g., customer lockdown), communicate potential impact, and plan for impact accordingly.
• Proactively review schedules and avoid conflicts when possible.
• Identify, coordinate, manage expectations, and offer alternatives when defining customer solutions.
• Suggest ways for reducing risk of performing maintenance; work with others to accommodate scheduling needs.
• Suggest improvements in implementation based on depth of understanding.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by learning and adopting best practices.
• Follow and adhere to safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report immediately any safety or security issues or concerns.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 1+ years industry experience
• OR 2+ years industry experience and college course work.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling).
• Technical College degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting