Microsoft Datacenter Integration Assistant Portfolio Manager 

United Kingdom, England, London 

794780786

The role requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, good background in Data Center engineering, controls, operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management, Data Center lease market experience, client representation and project and Project level services.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, construction management or similar field experience.

· 5 + years’ experience in infrastructure and/or construction related project management.

· Client and/or Contractor side onsite Datacentre construction or project management experience.

· Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously. · Experience managing large scale enterprise projects with both localized and virtual teams.

These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Responsibilities

The key competencies and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following:

· Support the establishment of project and programme governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout the portfolio.

· Propose and support the implementation of programme performance and continuous improvement solutions across the portfolio.

· Tracking and reporting of KPI’s and business OKRs to inform strategic programme improvement.

· Support the delivery of change and transformation projects that will support delivery teams to deliver improved impact.

· Support the implementation of schedule, risk, change, cost & quality management process across the portfolio.

· Advising and planning for the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues.

· Ensure adequate tools are in place to track and monitor the progress of projects within the portfolio.

· Data analysis of project data to inform the development and improvement of tools, processes and procedures.

· Develop monthly and bi-weekly reports including lookaheads to highlight critical upcoming milestones and associated risks to the team.

· Support effective portfolio risk management including the tracking, managing and escalation of top risks.

· Work closely with partner teams to ensure effective support to ITIMs in relation to procurement, costs and Business Operations.

· Monitor the end-to-end delivery of projects to ensure projects are executed according to the quality management process.

· Support the team with operations management covering core activities such as external staff onboarding, budget planning, resource planning etc.