Data Center Project Manager (Electrical / Critical Facilities)

Equinix; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital infrastructure company seeks a Project & Program Manager to lead engineering projects in the United States. Candidates should have at least 5 years of engineering experience, project management skills, and familiarity with technical systems. The position offers a competitive salary range of $118,000 - $176,000 annually, alongside inclusive benefits including insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive insurance benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• Experience managing engineering projects with adherence to timelines.
• Proven experience in critical facilities or data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-scale engineering projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communications.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Office Suite

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Job Summary: This position sits within the Americas Operations Project and Program Management team who deliver varied projects each year in support of the IBX Operations organization. This Project & Program Manager role is vital for the execution of our engineering related projects and must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in engineering: A minimum of 5 years in an engineering role, demonstrating a solid understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Project management experience: Ability to lead and manage engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Technical expertise: Familiarity with precision cooling system, UPS and electrical distribution system and controls / building monitoring systems to effectively communicate with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Critical thinking skills: Strong analytical skills to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions within engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Project/Program Delivery: Lead medium to large-scale engineering projects, manage all aspects of project cycle, provide guidance and project leadership, establish cadence for project review meetings and communications.

Planning: Apply a range of approaches to planning and gathering information, develop and maintain a comprehensive project schedule, track and monitor progress, identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management: Work with numerous stakeholders, hold them accountable for meeting commitments, understand stakeholder needs, build effective relationships, demonstrate influencing skills to achieve solutions.

Communication: Use a variety of communications methods to provide schedule updates and potential impacts to stakeholders, ensure transparency and manage expectations.

Risk Management: Approach to risk management spans projects level up to strategic risk management, apply lateral thinking to solve problems, engage with teams to resolve, plan, monitor and manage projects utilizing defined project management framework, tools and templates.

Resource Management: Problem solve resource/budgetary issues with internal teams and external suppliers, conclude disputes successfully and independently, monitor and track project expenses and resource utilization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated engineering project management experience.
• Proven experience in a critical facility or data center environment is required.
• Must be proficient in Smartsheet or similar planning/scheduling tool and MS Office Suite.
• Organized, detail-oriented time management skills, ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Project Management certification a plus.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English language skills a plus.
• We value individuals who are agile, decisive, possess business acumen, foster collaboration, embrace inclusivity.

The targeted pay range for this position is $118,000 - $176,000 USD / Annual in the United States and $94,000 - $142,000 CAD / Annual in Canada.

Equinix Benefits: Competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient benefits, including insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.