Azure Infrastructure & Network Specialist

Los Angeles 26 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Technical Project & Program Management III The Technical Project & Program Management III role is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of internal information, system-specific projects from initiation to delivery. Projects often involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, and PC deployment. The role coordinates work performed by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. The role develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity. Scope • Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways • Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of their speciality • Works on problems of a diverse scope • Receives little instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new assignments Your Roles and Responsibilities • Manages multiple, complex, cross-functional and technical projects. • Partner with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post deployment phases. • Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables. • Engage in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc. • Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. • Drive the project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocate change management. • Use metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provide regular status updates. • Responsible for internal process improvements; remove gaps, across multiple teams and functions. • Ensure risks are accounted for and provide risk mitigation strategies. • Primary project point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders. • Coordinate and assist with regularly scheduled meetings with core teams. • Evaluate post project results against metrics; recommend or implement changes to improve delivery practices/processes. • Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position Required Qualifications/Skills • Bachelor's degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 5 to 8 years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions • Experience working with project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation) • Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently • Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance • In-depth experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation • Strong observational and analytical skills, including: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks • Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives. • Familiarity with various project management methodologies Preferred Qualifications • Various certifications • Change management knowledge Physical Demand & Work Environment • Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing • Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment • Must be able to use a computer • Must have the ability to communicate effectively • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Salary Range $108,360.00 - $135,450.00 USD (Salary) • Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. • Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors. Benefits • Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only • Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options) • Nationwide Vision provided through VSP • Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care • Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific) • Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera • Corporate Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Days • 401k Plan • Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance • Short Term & Long Term Disability • Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped) • Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) • Paid Holidays • Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law