Infrastructure Project Coordinator SME

As an Infrastructure Project Coordinator SME at Centuria, your primary responsibilities will include planning, directing, and managing infrastructure IT projects while ensuring the seamless functioning of operations. You will work closely with the highest levels of management to communicate project advances and challenges effectively, implement DoD-specific IT policies, and oversee incident response for mission-critical infrastructure.

To qualify for the Infrastructure Project Coordinator SME role at Centuria, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience coupled with five years of professional experience in a relevant area. Additionally, candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience within an IT environment, demonstrating knowledge of large, complex infrastructures, DoD security requirements, and critical facility systems.

Having experience in a Pentagon environment equips the Infrastructure Project Coordinator SME with a deep understanding of the specific infrastructure challenges and security needs unique to federal operations. This experience enhances your capability to manage projects effectively, especially those requiring strict compliance with DoD regulations.

Successful candidates for the Infrastructure Project Coordinator SME role should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong project management abilities, and a comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure operations, networking, and electrical maintenance. Also, an understanding of risk management strategies is vital to navigate project complexities effectively.

At Centuria, you can expect a collaborative and dynamic work environment that values innovation and employee engagement. The company has received accolades for its people-centered culture and encourages its team members to take pride in their work and contribute profoundly to the success of federal IT projects.

In responding to this question, structure your answer by detailing specific projects you've successfully managed, outlining your role, the challenges faced, and the results achieved. Emphasize your planning, directing, and communication skills throughout these projects, particularly when dealing with diverse teams.

Discuss methodologies you might employ, such as regular status updates, stakeholder engagement techniques, and feedback loops. Highlight your experience in adapting your communication style based on the audience, ensuring clarity and understanding across different levels of management.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, which may include open communication, negotiation techniques, and creating win-win scenarios. Share an example where you effectively resolved a conflict while keeping the project on track and maintaining team morale.

Show your knowledge of the latest policies by discussing recent updates or changes while demonstrating how you've applied them in real-world scenarios in your previous roles. This illustrates your commitment to staying current on regulations that impact your area of expertise.

Talk about specific instances where you've monitored infrastructure operations and coordinated responses to incidents, detailing your systematic approach to ensuring continuity of operations and mitigating risks.

Provide detail about projects you’ve managed regarding data center consolidation, including the planning, execution, and measurement of success. Focus on your role in assessing facility requirements and optimizing resources.

Discuss your prioritization framework, whether it be by urgency, impact, or stakeholder feedback. Use examples from past experiences to showcase how you’ve successfully balanced competing demands while maintaining project timelines.

Talk about your perspective on sustainability, including energy use reduction opportunities, and share initiatives you've been part of that aligned operational practices with environmental responsibility. Highlighting your commitment to sustainable practices will resonate well in today’s job market.

Outline your experience in identifying project risks, conducting risk assessments, and implementing strategies for mitigation. Provide examples where your proactive risk management has successfully navigated project challenges.

Choose a particularly challenging project and detail the obstacles faced, your approach to tackling them, and the successful outcome. This response will reflect your problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.