Data Center Manager

This position will be part of the Data Center team for a respectable financial institution The position will report to the VP of the Data Center Project Management team and will have responsibility for managing one or more data center related projects. The majority of any project work will involve internal MS coordination between Network; Enterprise Computing, and I.T. on the build-out; plus managing "white-space build-out activities such as the rack /stack of equipment; network patching; equipment

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-level and detailed project plans and budgets for data center initiatives and components.
• Manage, coordinate, and execute assigned tasks and resources efficiently.
• Adapt existing best practices for project and operational management to align with project needs.
• Communicate project status effectively to IT teams and departments.
• Coordinate project activities among internal teams, external resources, engineering design teams, and contractors.
• Engage with internal sourcing and legal teams to negotiate lease terms.
• Oversee and execute the RFP process for securing vendors to support new projects.
• Directly manage or collaborate with general contractors for the construction of new sites, including vendor management.
• Ensure the development and timely completion of all IT-related deliverables.
• Maintain and update the project SharePoint site for documentation and information, modifying its design and functionality as needed.
• Require regular local travel to office and data center locations, with an on-site presence for most of the project duration.
• May involve occasional out-of-area travel as needed.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Data Center Technology and Service Management.
• Working background in Structured Cabling Systems
• Understanding of Data Center best practices
• Logistics

Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree

Schedule:

• Hybrid 3 Days a Week Onsite
• Onsite location: Ashburn, VA

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental, vision health benefits
Life Insurance and AD&D (paid by company)
401k, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account plans.
Paid-time Off or Paid Sick Leave (amount dependent on position level and if required by state).