Strategic Projects Manager

Audubon Companies is a growing entrepreneurial-minded company seeking a Strategic Projects Manager to join their Data Center team. The role focuses on regional business development and project management for a new Advanced Facilities region in Texas, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategy and goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage internal Customer Relations Management (CRM) system for your clients/region
• Business Development (BD) with new and existing clients
• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Track project costs in order to meet budget
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Requirements:

• 5-8+ years' of project management and field experience working in data center or similar critical industries
• Strong self-motivation
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Excels in a highly-dynamic and ambiguous environment
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience with full life-cycle projects - Conception through commissioning
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• BD experience preferred