Technical Data Center and Networking Program Manager

Technical Data Center and Networking Program Manager

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started.

Meta is seeking a Technical Data Center and Networking Program Manager with web and enterprise critical infrastructure experience to become part of our North America team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure operates, and our innovative services are delivered as we continue our mission to build community and bring the world closer together. The program will support end-to-end Infrastructure Data Center organization whose responsibilities include but are not limited to the Networking Data Center Design Construction and 24x7 Operation of the Facebook. Ultimately, he/she is the gate keeper of important program information and align expectations across diverse Infrastructure Data Center teams. Finally, this person will be a motived self-starter taking charge of initiatives and be a forward thinker with a keen business sense. This is a full-time position based in our Fremont office and will report to the Manager of the Data Center New Build PM team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage cross-functional site infrastructure projects in a matrix organization covering a range of areas data center design-construction infrastructure cabling different network builds hardware systems capacity management etc. including but not limited to coordination of all activities related to the NBPM program.
- Develop and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery of new-build projects in leases and Metas own DCs
- Provide hands-on program management during analysis design development testing implementation and post implementation phases.
- Perform risk and/or issues management change management and align all XFNs decisions on projects.
- Provide day-to-day coordination and quality assurance for projects and tasks.
- Manage dependencies and handoffs effectively and optimize schedules accordingly.
- Drive internal process improvements across multiple teams and functions.
- Interface with Engineering Facilities Electrical/Mechanical Engineers and business owners for project requirements and scope.
- Conduct business process re-engineering reviews to innovate on business processes and define ways to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drive continual improvement of cost productivity.
- Identify areas of risk and drive solutions with subject matter experts within the organization.
- Lead training and education programs for internal and external partners.
- Travel to datacenter sites as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in MIS IT systems engineering electrical engineering business or related to design and construction.
- 5 years of Data Center or Network deployment experience
- Large scale critical infrastructure and/or data center experience.
- Interpersonal experience including relationship building and collaboration within cross-functional team.
- 3 years of experience with Project Management strategies planning and tools.
- Track record of delivering deployments on or ahead of schedule and on budget.
- Analytical problem-solving negotiation and organizational experience.
- Organizational and coordination experience along with multi-tasking experience to get things done.
- Experienced executing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experienced collaborating with different individuals across external organizations within other geographies and roll-up the sleeves in order to accomplish all necessary tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with managing projects related to data center design, hardware design, and capacity management.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA or Juniper JNCIA.
- Knowledge of design construction network hardware capacity management.
- Project/product management experience in building scalable enterprise tooling initiatives defining roadmaps and translating strategic initiatives into tactical objective programs. Owners' rep is a plus.
- Communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Independent and thorough in examination and analysis alongside results oriented.
- Interpersonal skills including relationship building and collaboration within a diverse cross-functional teams.
- Ability to adapt and learn new skill sets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

I'm looking for someone who is more technical and understands the DC build out process. NOT operations focused.