Data Center Efficiency Project Manager

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We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Data Center efficiency team, focused on driving infrastructure efficiency through the decommissioning of hardware assets and the management of infrastructure risks. Decommissioning Tracking and Coordination:

• Manage the end-to-end tracking of servers and infrastructure components scheduled for decommissioning.
• Ensure decommissioning activities align with internal policies, compliance requirements, and security best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to schedule decommissioning efforts without disrupting operations.

Infrastructure Risk Management:

• Identify and track assets that pose infrastructure risks (e.g., under any infrastructure risk in the data centers, aging hardware, unsupported systems, inefficient racks, maintenance needs).
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to escalate, mitigate, and track resolution of risks.
• Maintain detailed documentation of risk exposures and remediation plans.

Reporting and Metrics:

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports tracking decommissioning progress, risk remediation, and infrastructure efficiency SLOs.
• Provide regular updates to program stakeholders on asset retirement status and risk reduction progress.
• Provide regular updates to decommission forecast from various lines of business.

• In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and coordinating server decommissioning activities, ensuring compliance with risk and security standards, and supporting overall infrastructure efficiency initiatives. You’ll partner closely with operations, engineering, security, and Finance teams to ensure hardware impacted by infrastructure risks are decommissioned efficiently, securely, and responsibly.

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in data center or infrastructure environments.
• Solid understanding of server hardware lifecycle management and infrastructure operational risk.
• Tried experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams in a multifaceted, high-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
• Proficiency in project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Asana) and data reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and time management skills

• Familiarity with data center standards and best practices.
• Experience working with asset management and decommissioning tools
• Knowledge of IT sustainability and responsible recycling practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Project Management, or equivalent work experience

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