Senior IT Project Manager

About Edged Data Centers Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline. The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour is a purpose-driven organization helping innovators to develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in the areas of energy, water, and waste. Endeavour companies are made up of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Today, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and deliver both high financial returns and positive impact, including EV charging, waterless data center cooling, and advanced energy systems.

Overview The Senior IT Project Manager will be a vital member of the IT team of the North American division of Edged Data Centers. We are looking for someone who can drive the overall IT portfolio and ensure the delivery of key projects. This role focuses on the overall IT portfolio, project management for specific initiatives, and change management support for initiatives across Edged. The Senior IT Project Manager needs to be comfortable managing Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid projects, and working in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, and can work equally well independently as well as with a team. Edged strives to maintain smooth operations and achieves this by empowering our people, by providing autonomy and flexibility in the way we work, by developing a habit of constant, open communication, and by creating a culture of excellence, appreciation, trust, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

Perform project management activities for assigned projects

• Ensure the project plan is maintained and kept on schedule throughout the project
• Provide budget stewardship to ensure projects stay within assigned costs
• Ensure the overall scope of the project is met
• Coordinate and manage 3rd parties required to successfully implement projects
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely completion of milestones
• Maintain a project RAID log for all risks, assumptions, issues, and decisions
• Conduct steering committee reviews of project status, timeline, and risks
• Send out status reports that outline key accomplishments, upcoming tasks, milestone progress, and risks
• In conjunction with the various functional leads, ensure proper communications to all stakeholders
• Ensure proper testing and change control are conducted on all releases

IT Portfolio Management

• Work with IT team members to build out their project plans in JIRA for identified goals and projects
• Own the overall IT portfolio project reporting and facilitate monthly project reviews with the head of IT on the progress of all initiatives
• Coordinate quarterly IT goal planning sessions and update JIRA project plans as needed

Change Control

• Manage the IT production change control (PCC) process throughout the year
• Perform training for EDC staff and 3rd parties on the PCC process
• Ensure PCC compliance by all parties throughout the year

Change Management and Communication

• Ensure proper communications for various implementations
• In conjunction with functional leads, create documentation and training materials, and deliver them to end users via email, remote training, and meetings.

Skills & Requirements Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Process Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of project management for IT-based software implementations
• PMP or Agile certifications
• Change Management experience (ADKAR, Prosci or similar) a plus
• Production change control experience
• Building user acceptance test cases and ensuring completion
• Experience implementing financial system, operations systems or computerized maintenance management projects a plus

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated and takes the initiative to identify and resolve issues with multi-department teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on aligning technology with business objectives.
• Knowledge of IT systems, tools, and technologies, with a focus on scalability and security.
• Proficient in documenting project progress/status reports and managing actionable project plans.
• Experience managing projects and test cases in Jira is highly desirable.
• Travel is expected up to 10%.

EEO Statement:

Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Total Rewards Statement:

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; PTO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Great Place to Work Enjoy…

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
• A flexible, autonomous work environment.
• A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
• Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
• Growth and travel opportunities.
• A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.

Contact: edcrecruiting@edged.us