Project Manager – Cabling & Infrastructure

Logicalis GmbH; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Logicalis is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan and manage multiple IT Professional Services engagements from design through delivery. This role is based in the Tempe, AZ area and requires local presence in the office, with a standard Mon-Fri schedule and flexibility for a remote day each week.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) in a related field, strong PM experience, and PMP/ITIL certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and formal PM training preferred.
• 5 years of PM and/or Technical Team Lead experience in IT Professional Services infrastructure deployments.
• Experience with PMO methodologies and project delivery in construction or remodel environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct day-to-day activities of engagements and communicate progress.
• Lead delivery teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project outcomes and superior customer service.
• Coordinate with client and internal teams, manage change requests, and track milestones and risks.
• Oversee third-party vendor deliverables and ensure adherence to SOW and policy.
• Maintain master project plans and report Earned Value and schedule variances.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Microsoft Project

PMP Certification

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Associate’s Degree in related field with extensive IT experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Please note that this position requires candidate to be local to the Tempe., AZ Metropolitan Area, as it will be based out of our office there. Monday-Friday(with one optional floating day between Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for Remote Work each week): 8:00AM-5:00PM Summary Responsible for the planning and management of multiple projects through the entire life cycle, executing within the framework of an approved Statement of Work (SOW) and PMO project delivery methodology resulting in predictable outcomes. Leads Professional Services teams in design, planning, management, implementation, and delivery of technology solutions on time, within budget and providing exceptional customer service. Primary activities include project management, internal and external communications, project cost management, and interfacing with client and internal technical project teams. Projects assigned will include IT Professional Services infrastructure deployments with focus in the following technologies: Low-voltage Cabling, Audio-Visual, Unified Communications, Networking, Security/Threat Management, and/or Data Center builds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and directs day-to-day activities of assigned engagements, recording and communicating essential project activity and status information.
• Directs, communicates, and exhibits exceptional leadership behaviors to manage effective delivery of services and processes.
• Conducts project planning, execution, controlling, and closing activities in accordance with Logicalis Project Management Methodology.
• Oversees any third-party vendors or partners’ deliverables to Logicalis in coordination with vendor Project Manager.
• Ensures effective management throughout life of engagement as follows: Scope Management: Ensures planning and execution of tasks, activities, and deliverables are consistent with the requirements defined in the SOW. When new scope is introduced, leads the effort in Change Management and development of a Project Change Request.
• Resource Management: Executes according to established policies and procedures for engagement; ensures time entry is performed per policy by delivery consultants; ensures resources assigned to engagement are available and performing work as assigned and planned; oversight of workflow management, appropriate use of tools and processes to support delivery of the services, and in accordance with policies.
• Project Budget Management: Ensures profitability targets are met or exceeded, all invoices are generated and submitted in timely manner, and monitors and communicates Earned Value throughout the life of the project.
• Schedule Management: Creates and maintains master project plan; compares actual performance with planned performance, analyze variances, and takes corrective action as needed to maintain schedule adherence; tracks and communicates progress against Milestones and quality gates.
• Risk/Issue Management: Applies continuous risk management protocols (identifies and documents known risks) throughout engagement, applying appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Communications Management: Responsible for development of a Communication Plan to define the cadence and content for project meetings, status reporting, escalation management, etc., for customers, stakeholders, and the project team.
• Quality Management: Ensures deliverables are substantiated, validated, and provided to customer per terms of the SOW and that the customer is satisfied with the services provided.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of project management methodologies, practices, tools, and techniques; effective leadership, and applies appropriate collaboration skills while working in a matrixed environment.
• Documents and shares lessons learned to support continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through performing behaviors consistent with the organization's values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports. However, this role provides direction to resources allocated to deliver projects assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Technical Requirements/Certifications

Equivalent combination accepted. Education Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and formal Project Management Training (preferred) Associate’s Degree in a related field with extensive experience in IT and/or Low voltage cabling Experience / Technical Requirements: Experience leading projects in new construction or remodel environments (preferred) 5 years project management and/or Technical Team Lead experience in IT Professional Services infrastructure deployments with focus in the following technologies: Low-voltage Cabling, Audio-Visual, Unified Communications, Networking, Security/Threat Management, and/or Data Center builds Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Project, and experience working within Project or Project Portfolio or Workforce Management systems.

Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP). CAPM, ITIL, and/or technical certifications.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to manage through high level of ambiguity and multiple requests from variety of sources. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and balance the client and resources needs across all owned engagements. Polished and professional technical/business communication skills and ability to interact with clients in a professional and business appropriate manner. Must be able to have business level conversation with customers and assist them in deploying solutions to meet business requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; move about, climb steps or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Logicalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to employ people who are qualified by reason of education, training, experience, and demonstrated performance. We value inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, age, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal or state laws.

NOTE: It is Logicalis’ practice that when a client requires medical testing, the employee must accept that requirement as a condition of their assignment and either submit to the tests or show proof they’ve completed the test satisfactorily (i.e., TB Test negative).

Salary Compensation Range

$100,000 to $110,000 plus bonus

LogicalisUS Benefits Summary

Logicalis is an international solutions provider of digital services currently accelerating the digital transformation of its 10,000 customers around the world. Through a globally connected network of specialist hubs, sector-leading experts (in education, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, retail and telecommunications) and strategic partnerships (including Cisco, Microsoft, HPE, IBM, NetApp, Oracle, ServiceNow, and VMware), Logicalis has more than 6,500 employees focused on understanding customer priorities and enhancing their experience. As Architects of ChangeTM, Logicalis’ focus is to design, support, and execute customers’ digital transformation by bringing together their vision with its technological expertise and industry insights. The company, through its deep knowledge in key IT industry drivers such as Security, Cloud, Data Management and IoT, can address customer priorities such as revenue and business growth, operational efficiency, innovation, risk and compliance, data governance and sustainability. Logicalis Group, with annual revenues of $ 1.5 billion annually, maintains operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa and is part of Datatec Group, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE:DTC), with revenues of more than $ 4.1 Billion.