Program Manager Tech

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Program Manager Tech in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:
* Manage small-to-medium projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
* Coordinate, plan, schedule, and supervise CE audits and compliance verifications
* Identify and address vulnerabilities, recommending new equipment designs and technologies for efficiency projects
* Coordinate with stakeholders to drive identification and remediation of vulnerabilities and provide recommendations on new data center equipment designs, technologies, and construction methods
* Coordinate projects, develop detailed plans, and integrate technical activities to achieve goals
* Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to management effectively
* Review and recommend/approve contracts and cost estimates
* Serve as the primary liaison for all operations-related queries and issues during design and construction phases
* Lead end-to-end oversight of new data center builds from an operations perspective, providing crucial input and oversight
* Ensure timely and comprehensive responses to RFIs affecting operations, minimizing disruptions, and enhancing clarity
* Implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control processes to address post-Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and turnover issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results
* Coordinate with various stakeholders on ongoing changes, issues, challenges, and lessons learned, ensuring alignment with approved Plans of Record (POR)
* Manage turnover deliverables and address post-turnover issues, including warranty and defects management, and tracking of Technical Support Bulletins (TSBs)
* Participate in operational advisory committees (OAC), Go/No-Go decisions, and design calls as representatives of the operations team
* Conduct L2, L3, L4, Post-IST, and turnover walks to verify operational readiness and compliance with Microsoft Operations processes

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
* Technical College degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field
* All candidates must hold an OSHA or OSHA-approved NFPA 70E
* Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP
* 5+ years of work/applied learning experience in technical fields (e.g.: automotive, electrical, controls, data center) or 5+ years of industry experience and college course work
* 5+ years of experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling)
* Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
* Able to work a flexible work schedule which could include 12-hour shifts, rotating shifts, 3-, 4-, or 5-day work weeks

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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