Project Manager infrastructure, Verifiable - San Jose, CA (onsite)

As a Project Manager Infrastructure at Verifiable, your primary responsibilities will include managing the entire lifecycle of technology infrastructure projects. This involves initiation, planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring they meet specific success criteria. You will be responsible for developing project scopes, gathering requirements for infrastructure elements such as networks and audiovisual systems, and coordinating the design and installation processes effectively.

To apply for the Project Manager Infrastructure position at Verifiable, you need 3-5 years of verifiable experience leading complex infrastructure projects, particularly in a facilities context. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory, as it demonstrates your competency and commitment to project management excellence. Strong communication and coordination skills are also essential.

At Verifiable, Project Managers are supported by a dedicated team and given access to the necessary resources and tools to ensure project success. The company fosters an environment of collaboration, encouraging Project Managers to work closely with business and IT sponsors and leverage their expertise to tackle additional challenges as they arise during projects.

As a Project Manager Infrastructure at Verifiable, you will manage technology infrastructure projects focusing on various elements, including network setups, audiovisual systems, server installations, workstations, and biomedical equipment projects. You'll be involved in all facets of project management, ensuring that each project is executed according to plan and specifications.

At Verifiable, you can expect a dynamic and engaging work environment where teamwork is at the forefront. As this is an onsite position in San Jose, CA, collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders is essential. The culture promotes open communication and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

In your response, discuss specific projects you've managed that involved technology infrastructure. Highlight your role in defining project scopes, coordinating resources, and meeting deadlines. Emphasize your ability to lead teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Share your familiarity with various methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or Lean. Illustrate how your chosen methodology aligns with the type of projects you manage and why it has been effective for your past projects, particularly in technology infrastructures.

Discuss your approach to managing scope changes. Explain the process you follow to assess the impact of the change, communicate with stakeholders, and decide whether to proceed with the revisions. Highlight any tools or frameworks you utilize to manage scope effectively.

Select a challenging project and succinctly outline the challenges faced, the actions you took, and the eventual outcome. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and how you led the team through tough situations, focusing on technology infrastructure elements if possible.

Explain your strategies for time management, such as utilizing Gantt charts, timelines, and regular progress meetings. Talk about the importance of setting milestones and adjusting project plans as necessary while maintaining clear communication with your team.

Convey your strategies for actively engaging stakeholders from the beginning of a project, ensuring they are informed of progress and challenges. Discuss techniques such as regular update meetings, status reports, and open lines of communication to foster trust and support.

Discuss specific project management tools you have used, such as Microsoft Project, Trello, or JIRA. Share your level of proficiency with each tool and examples of how they have enhanced your project management capabilities.

Highlight your experience with project budgets, including how you develop estimates, track expenses, and ensure projects stay within budget constraints. Provide examples that showcase your financial management skills in technology infrastructure projects.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in achieving project success. Discuss how you foster collaboration within your team, encourage innovation, and ensure that every member’s contributions are recognized and valued.

Share your inspiration for entering the project management field, focusing on your passion for technology and infrastructure. Mention any specific experiences that solidified your decision and how you intend to continue growing in the field.