Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manager
South Bend, IN - USA
Job Summary
Overview
The Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manageris responsible forleading the planning coordination and delivery of technical infrastructure integration activities within data center construction projects. This role requires strong project management communication organizational and stakeholder management skills as well as experience working in complex construction and technical environments.
The successful candidate will coordinate the installation and readiness of Microsoft-owned systems services and supporting infrastructure required to prepare new data center facilities for operational use. This includes managing project scope schedules risks dependencies and stakeholder alignment across internal teams construction partners property owners service providers and equipment vendors.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing technical infrastructure integration activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinating work across multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment with projectobjectives schedules and operational requirements.
Identifying and mitigating project risks constraints and interdependencies.
Developing andmaintainingproject schedules and tracking critical delivery milestones.
Supporting facility readiness reviews commissioning activities and operational turnover requirements.
Managing project budgets approvals and financial tracking associated with assigned workstreams.
Facilitating communication between engineering construction operational and vendor teams to support successful project delivery.
Successful candidates willdemonstratethe ability to manage complex projects navigate ambiguity drive accountability and build effective partnerships across diverse teams. Experience in data center construction telecommunications infrastructure critical facilities or large-scale technical project delivery is highly desirable.
This position is based inSouth Bend / Mishawaka Indiana.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manageris responsible forcoordinating technical infrastructure delivery activities throughout the lifecycle of complex data center projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Project Delivery & Coordination
Champion a culture of safety by promoting safe work practices and supporting collaboration across project stakeholders.
Coordinate technical infrastructure activities with construction teams property owners vendors consultants and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
Manage project scope schedules risks dependencies and milestones associated with technical infrastructure integration.
Support design reviews and collaborate with engineering teams and subject matter experts to improve project outcomes and ensure alignment with project requirements.
Coordinate procurement delivery installation testing and readiness activities for technical infrastructure systems and equipment.
Facilitate the deployment and readiness of network security and operational technology systemsrequiredto support facility operations.
Align project execution strategies across multiple sites and stakeholders to improve consistency efficiency and delivery performance.
Identifyand manage cross-functional dependencies to ensure successful coordination between construction engineering operational and technical teams.
Business Processes & Continuous Improvement
Develop andmaintainproject management processes tools and reporting mechanisms that support efficient project execution.
Evaluate opportunities to improve cost effectiveness schedule performance quality and operational readiness.
Manage the selection onboarding coordination and performance of external vendors and service providers.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned andidentifyingopportunities to improve future project delivery.
Facilitate stakeholder decision-making and change management activities to support evolving project requirements.
Apply strong problem-solving influence and negotiation skills to resolve challenges and drive project outcomes.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Communicate project status risks milestones and key performance indicators to project stakeholders.
Coordinate meetings workshops and project reviews to support alignment across internal teams and external partners.
Develop andmaintainproject documentation reports schedules and action plans.
Foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups to remove barriers and support successful project execution.
Build strong working relationships and encourage knowledge sharing across teams and projects.
Financial & Operational Accountability
Develop manage and report on project scope schedule budget and resource requirements.
Review vendor proposals scopes of work project deliverables and supporting documentation.
Support procurement activities contract administration and vendor management processes.
Review project invoices andvalidateprogress against agreed-upon deliverables and milestones.
Monitor project compliance requirements and support audit readiness activities as needed.
Track project performance and implement corrective actions to address identified risks or issues.
Successful candidates willdemonstratestrong leadership organizational communication and stakeholder management skills along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive complex projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Construction Project Management Architecture Engineering or related field AND 5 years related experience OR equivalent experience.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Construction Project Management Architecture Engineering or related field AND 8 years related experience OR equivalent experience.
7 years experience working on data center projects.
Ability to meet Microsoft customer and/or government security screening requirements for this role. These requirements may include but are not limited to successfully passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities projects and deadlines in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure construction technology or enterprise projects involving both co-located and geographically distributed teams.
Proven ability to build alignment foster collaboration and work effectively across diverse teams organizations and stakeholder groups.
Experience working with a combination of employees consultants contractors vendors and external partners to achieve project objectives.
Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work..
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities navigate ambiguity and drive results in a dynamic environment.
Experience utilizing project management methodologies tools and reporting mechanisms to support project planning execution and governance.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management certification preferred.
BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification or equivalent telecommunications industry certification is preferred.
Experience with telecommunications infrastructure design installation commissioning operations or technical infrastructure integration projects.
Experience supporting the construction fit-out integration commissioning or operation of data centers critical facilities telecommunications facilities or other mission-critical environments.
Experience coordinating network infrastructure low-voltage systems security systems telecommunications infrastructure or facility technology deployments within complex construction or technical project environments.
Knowledge of construction safety principles site safety programs and industry best practices related to health and safety management.
Experience managing vendors consultants contractors and cross-functional stakeholder groups throughout the project lifecycle.
Familiarity with project delivery methodologies procurement processes contract administration project controls and operational readiness activities.
Strong analytical organizational problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated ability to build alignment influence stakeholders and successfully deliver projects through collaboration across diverse teams and organizations.
Demonstrated industry experience and professional network within the telecommunications critical facilities construction or technology infrastructure sectors with the ability to effectively engage vendors suppliers consultants and service providers to support project planning procurement and execution activities.
Background Check Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
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Construction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97600 - $188400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125000 - $206400 per year.
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position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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