Project Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager for a client in San Jose, CA for a 6 month contract.

NEED TO BE LOCAL TO :

LA or San Jose

Pay is $45-$50/HR on W2.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• technology company operating a range of content platforms that inform, educate, entertain and inspire people across languages, cultures, and geographies.

As we continue to take the world by storm, attract the best talent, and offer to build the greatest last-mile logistics platform, we need to make sure that we are providing state-of-the-art resources for our team to work.

• have offices spread across the globe, and we have plans to grow, expand and upgrade every single one of those locations, but we need someone with a technical background to lead that effort.

• will be a very fast-paced role and priorities can change at a moment's notice, so the ability to adapt and run concurrent projects all while planning future projects, is an absolute must.

• ideal candidate will be experienced in coordinating multiple complex office build and expansion projects in a fast-growth environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have had significant previous experience in similar roles and a track record of efficient execution. This role is hands-on and will require the ability to balance project management and technical execution.

Responsibility:

• office build and expansion projects with the Real Estate team, external vendors, and the Systems and Network team to manage the deployment of IT infrastructure in all new and expanding offices

• the details of design, planning, sourcing, and delivery of services and hardware for parallel office builds and expansion projects.

• timelines, roadblocks, and set expectations with all stakeholders

• coordinate, install, and troubleshoot IT equipment in new offices; including, but not limited to cooling, power, network equipment, Internet circuits, video conferencing, and other IT infrastructure

• and refine relevant technical standards, align on a standard process with internal stakeholders, communicate roles and responsibilities, and continuously evolve and improve the office building process over time

• with cross-functional teams including security, real estate, administrative services, business development, regulatory, infrastructure, human resources, and any other business groups

• and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives

• position will require 25% domestic and international travel.

Qualifications/Skills:

• years of experience in project management related to office build and expansion

Demonstrated delivery capability for office build projects including structured cabling, network, audiovisual, security, etc

• background or demonstrated ability to interact with complex construction teams with no learning curve

• with tools such as Asana, JIRA, MS Project

Excellent communication, documentation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders

• in Computer Science, engineering, or equivalent experience

• time management, organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others

• working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality

• to travel as needed to locations for walkthroughs and installations

Adapt to the fast change of working atmosphere, able to work under pressure managing multiple deadlines

• and/or Certified Associate in Project Management

• with CAD

If you are interested in this job in then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. . If you have questions about the position, please contact Pragya Jain at 408-962-4980 or pragya.jain@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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