APR Consulting Inc

A telecommunications client is looking for a Data Center Manager that will be responsible for Center Engineering and Vendor Management for various build initiatives across multiple networks.

Location: Richardson, TX 75081
Position: Data Center Manager
Pay Rate: $45/hr on W2
Duration: 12 months or longer

JOB DUTIES:

• Engineering details will include but not be limited to project-specific installation instructions, engineering database (ICON, CCP) updates, equipment configurations, card/port assignments/requirements, power mapping, cable running lists, floor space, and rack placement, and detailed Bill of Material (BOM).
• Create required Shopping carts or Telephone Equipment Orders (TEOs) to drive the purchase of required equipment and services.
• Create Project Supplements as required for appropriate financial budget management of build initiatives.
• Coordinate and drive Engineering issues to resolution.
• Manage multiple Capacity Creation Requests for new hardware deployments, reconfigurations, decommissions, and First Office Application (FOA) projects.
• Negotiate and coordinate overall project schedules for Engineering activities, Construction start, and completion dates.
• Accurately identify, monitor, report, escalate and resolve technical issues encountered throughout the build process.
• Maintain excellent communication with Project Manager, Functional Team Members, and Direct Management to ensure early identification of issues and timely reporting of status.
• Interface with Operations and other Implementation organizations in performing site surveys to obtain critical site-specific pre-engineering data prior to the build, as well as post-installation redlines and end of job audits.
• Negotiate, coordinate, and drive/track the completion of project milestones with all appropriate stakeholders, including third-party turf vendors.
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with multiple service vendors, including pricing compliance, standards creation, and compliance, and conducting quality reviews – to include follow-up remediation as appropriate and periodic performance reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 or more years in driving cross-functional projects, vendor management, and outsourcing teams
• Engineering experience required
• Military experience desired.
• Effective interpersonal and team-building capabilities
• Strong project planning and time management
• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to influence organizational direction and initiatives across all leadership levels
• Experience with SRM/SAP as well as expense and/or capital budgets
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and proven experience with the full suite of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project, and the Clarity Software Application suite.
• Demonstrates competency in Telecommunications technologies, networks, and business processes
• Proven track record of leading multiple complex projects to successful completion
• PMP Certification is a plus.

At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

About our Client:

Our client is a global communications & technology leader known for its 4g & 5g wireless networks, broadband & fiber optics, video & advertising platforms.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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