Project Manager - Data Center

CompuNet is seeking a Project Manager to join our Data Center Practice, an experienced team of Architects and Engineers who require project management support in their delivery of professional services to CompuNet clients. As a specialized Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful management of data center projects that meet client-defined objectives, deliver business outcomes, and support the long-term growth of CompuNet’s Data Center services business. Using principles of matrix management, this role will handle planning and logistics for the Data Center Practice’s active projects – from set-up to closeout – and work with varying subgroups of Architects and Engineers within the team to lead work sessions, develop deliverables, complete technical configurations, and deliver strategic outcomes for CompuNet clients. Successful candidates will be flexible and adaptable in their approach to project management, initiating activities and tasks that scale and enable CompuNet’s Architects and Engineers. In large accounts, the Project Manager may also be asked to collaborate with the Account Executive and Client Program Manager who helped sponsor and/or scope a series of projects. In these cases, the Project Manager will need to communicate regularly with the Account Executive and Client Program Manager, involving them as part of the project team.

Responsibilities

Manage planning and logistics for Data Center Practice's active projects from set-up to closeout; Lead work sessions, develop deliverables, complete technical configurations, and deliver strategic outcomes; Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple technical projects across client environments; Schedule, prepare for, and lead project meetings including kickoff and cadenced status calls; Track project scope, budget, schedules, and deliverables against Statement of Work; Maintain communication flows with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors; Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks; Create and maintain project plans; Develop status reports and participate in status meetings; Manage project budgets, expenses, and resources; Conduct post-project reviews and after-action sessions; Ensure predictable, consistent, and high-quality project delivery; Work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or 4+ years of work experience; Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar consulting role focused on project delivery and customer success; Experienced practitioner of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, etc.; Able to travel up to 25%.

Nice to have

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credentials; Agile project management methodology certification or training (such as CSM, PMI-ACP, AgilePM, etc.); Experience driving projects with a duration of 3 to 12 months, involving many stakeholders, participants, and a high degree of complexity; Experience working in a matrix-management model with multiple leaders, cross-functional teams, and dynamic roles; Familiar with ConnectWise Manage for project tracking and budget management; Career experience in a position with detailed time accounting and billable utilization requirements; Time Management; Self-Directed; Critical Thinking; Professional Communication; Detail Oriented; Team Player; Multi-Tasking Skills; Decisive Under Pressure; Microsoft Savvy; Thinks Ahead

Benefits

competitive wages; medical; dental; vision; PTO; company-matching retirement plans; profit-sharing