Implementation Project Manager I

The Project Manager I –Implementation is part of a dynamic team tasked with provisioning custom data center, colocation, critical facilities management, and managed services for our customer base within the QTS product portfolio. For this customer-facing role, the candidate will be required to implement complex solutions while creating and improving business processes and procedures. The candidate should be a highly-organized self-starter and be able to operate effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Understanding the client’s business objectives and delivering a plan to successfully implement a client while meeting all business objectives.
• Coordinates with Sales, Facilities, Networking, Engineering and Purchasing to ensure that deliverables are met on time
• Manages multiple projects with large/complex scope in a deadline-driven environment and completes projects on time.
• Responsible for project planning, review/status meetings with customers. 
• Manage customer relationship from post-sales through completion of implementation.
• Develops project Plan timelines identifying applicable phases, tasks, resources and dates to drive all project schedules.
• Develops and actively manages project schedules and status, achieving timely delivery of high-quality projects schedules on time.
• Collaborates with team managers to identify project approach, deliverables, tasks and resources required to complete a project, specifically as it pertains to technical tasks and deliverables.
• Continuously review processes and improve as necessary to drive efficiencies throughout the provisioning lifecycle.
• Gathering and reporting information in all levels.
• Oversight and direction of site readiness / coordination with facilities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Business, Project Management or other related field or equivalent professional experience
• Three or more years of IT, Project Management, service delivery or customer relationship management experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of Project Management principles
• Basic understanding of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of Project Management experience possessing strong technical and management skills
• CAPM or PMP certification
• ITIL certification
• Experience with Project Management applications such as MS Project or Clarity
• Prior experience working in a Data Center environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with Senior Management
• Strong facilitation skills
• Strong communication, organization, and management skills
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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