Data Center program management(to manage both Physical and cloud) Heavy on Google Cloud!!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of server, storage, and network hardware in physical data centers and cloud environments. 
• Manage data center and server room physical space, rack installations, cable management, power distribution, and cooling systems to ensure efficient operation.  
• Manage cloud resources and services, acting as the primary subject matter expert for the cloud system to support business needs.  
• Select and recommend, negotiate with, and manage external vendors and service providers for infrastructure components and services.  
• Plan and execute projects, such as data center buildouts and cloud migrations, from conception to completion.  
• Participate in budget planning for infrastructure investments, managed service providers, and operating costs, ensuring cost-effectiveness.  
• Establish, maintain, and provide weekly KPI/metrics for critical availability and performance of the infrastructure environment. 
• Implement robust backup methodologies, disaster recovery, and continuity planning to minimize data loss and ensure service availability.  
• Lead incident response, problem resolution, and change management processes for infrastructure-related issues and updates.   
• Ensure the implementation of strong cybersecurity measures, including knowledge of firewalls and VPNs, end-point protection, to protect infrastructure and data.  

Key Skills & Qualifications  

Technical Expertise:  

• 10+ years of experience in data center program management, infrastructure, or data center development 
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and tuning MS Windows server environments running on Vmware or cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure). 
• Solid understanding of network architecture, virtualization, SAN, cloud computing (AWS, etc.), and server hardware.  
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse IT team.  
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills to resolve complex technical issues efficiently.  
• Excellent verbal and written skills to liaise with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.  
• Experience in managing large-scale IT projects and infrastructure implementations.  

Ability to stay current with rapidly changing technologies and methodologies in the IT landscape. • Proven success managing large-scale, cross-disciplinary data center or colocation projects 
Hands-on engagement with emerging technologies in AI, machine learning, and high-density compute platforms