Project Manager - Critical Facilities Construction

Project Manager - Critical Facilities ConstructionWho are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of consecutive quarterly growth*. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.  *As of Quarter 4 2022 Equinix Italy is hiring a Project Manager - Critical Facilities Construction  based in MilanThe Project Manager - Critical Facilities Construction  is the Datacenter Operations representative working with stakeholder to define, plan, monitor and manage site engineering related and / or capital infrastructure end-of-life, deferred and minor expansion project, under $10M USD with the exception of highly complex infrastructure changes such Datacenter topology and significant structural changes.The primary goal of the Infrastructure Project Manager is to manage the relation between the needs of the Operations team and the D&C team in a live site but during a new construction phase is in place.The Infrastructure Project Manager defines objectives and scope, secures required resources, and uses processes and tools to manage resources, budget, risks, issues, and changes.  The Infrastructure Project Manager works closely with Datacenter Facility Operations team and Global Ops Engineering teams to ensure risks are mitigated and standards are applied.ResponsibilitiesProgram Management Delivering projects on time, on budget and in scope while meeting Equinix quality StandardManage the relation between Operations and Design & Construction teams during a new construction phase, to provide support to the Operations Team and valuate any actions or impact on the live siteAreas of assignment will be non-customer deployment CAPEX facing project with costs under $10 M USD valueMay involve communication and collaboration with outside project teams and resourcesIdentifying project stakeholdersReview of design packages and vendor selectionManaging risks to project deploymentsCommunicationDevelopment of communications plan and manage kick off meeting and ongoing project status meetingDatacenter Operations POC for relevant site infrastructure initiativesResponsible for managing project escalationsManaging and communicating project scope and schedulePerform internal project handover and sign-offHold close out meeting and document project learningsCross-Functional PartneringPartners with site Operation, Crossfunctional, Construction and relevant stakeholders to manage and deliver capital infrastructure projectsReview and document lessons learned drive PMO-level project improvements as well as improvement to Datacenter designKnowledge and ExperienceProven at least 2 years of experience of program / project management, ideally in the data center, alternatively in mission critical, IT, network sectorsPM certification(s) is a plusFull mastery of standardized program / project management tools and templates, is a 'go to' person for feedback on the development of program / project management standardsExtensive knowledge of the processes, systems that underpin the data center business and more specifically the Equinix way to operateSkills and AttributesFocus on results – establishing high standards for performance, setting goals and developing plans, following through and being accountable for resultsCompetent in the use of planning tools, considers and develops cross functional plansEffectively communicates progress of programs / projectsDemonstrates influencing skills to achieve solutions and dealing with challenging stakeholder situationsFinancial acumen, ability to connect program objectives to financial results, fluent with project budget managementFluent in Italian and EnglishWhat we offer?The opportunity to leave your mark in a company that is growing quickly and still manages to keep a pioneer spirit; international career perspectives; of course, a competitive salary and great secondary benefits like an annual bonus scheme, a defined contribution pension plan; and a true company culture that values commitment, respect and pleasure at work.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you need assistance in applying for an open position, you may send an email to Staffing@equinix.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law