Network Infrastructure Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Network Infrastructure Project Manager for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

Seeking a network infrastructure project manager from the financial services industry with strong Data Center experience.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on data center builds, network refreshes, core network expansions with a primary focus on Cisco & Arista technologies for enterprise Data Centers.
• Lead the installation, coordination and refresh of Data Center infrastructure including, network switches, routers and circuit connectivity.
• Coordinate tasks with external teams to meet project objectives.
• Gather requirements and lead the deployment plan of new core network infrastructure.
• Lead all project lifecycle phases which includes hardware procurement, equipment logistics, installation, testing and turn-up of core network routers, switches.
• Be responsible for all execution activities.

Required Skills:

• Comfortable working on-standard business hours [Friday evenings / Saturdays]
• 12-15 years of technology project management experience
• Build Data Centers and network core infrastructure, switches, and routers.
• Experience with Cisco and Arista hardware and understands how to partner with vendors for installation.
• Experience with network installations
• Experience with project lifecycle of network integrations, infrastructure build, data center builds and/or network hardware refresh.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and track deliverables related to the request.
• Manage delivery across internal teams and third-party contractors/ consultants.
• Gather technology requirements and partner with engineering and operations for high level design.
• Responsible for managing delivery across internal teams and third-party contractors/ consultants.
• Develop, track and coordinate schedule.
• Manage Hardware deliveries, with vendors, including staging.
• Create and Manage the Technology Change Management tickets.
• Provide weekly status reports both internally and externally, as required.
• Schedule UAT testers and BAU signoffs
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and Project Strong Excel, Sharepoint, MS project, ServiceNow

Preferred Skills:

• CCNA and/or CCNP preferred
• Dark Fiber, WAN, LAN
• Bachelor's Degree + Must have experience within financial services and/or technical role at a technology hardware vendor
• Data Center Builds, Consolidations, Decommissions
• Technical delivery, implementation management
• Kanban and Agile experience

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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