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We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.\nIn this role, you will:\nEnd-to-End Delivery Ownership: Manage the entire lifecycle of a project or service from kick-off and planning to go-live and post-launch review.\nStakeholder & Client Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for clients and internal leadership, managing expectations, reporting progress, and handling feedback.\nRisk & Dependency Management: Identify potential bottlenecks, track cross-team dependencies, and create proactive mitigation plans before issues impact timelines\nIdentifying potential roadblocks early\nMapping out dependencies across teams and technologies\nEscalating critical issues to leadership before they turn into crises\nProactive risk management is key to avoiding last-minute failures or reputational damage.\nWhat you’ll need to succeed:\nPossess extensive hands on experience managing end to end delivery of infrastructure projects.\nDemonstrate strong project management proficiency covering scope schedule budget risk quality and stakeholder management using industry recognized methods and tools.\nApply practical understanding of hybrid delivery models including distributed teams and onsite client interactions while maintaining high standards of communication and coordination.\nExhibit capability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders translating strategic objectives into detailed plans and measurable outcomes for programs.\nUtilize analytical and problem solving skills to interpret complex delivery data identify patterns and define actionable improvements that raise program predictability and performance.\nAnnual salary of $99,000 - $120,000 is being offered for the role. 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