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Job type full-time
Full job description
The deployment manager will be responsible for managing a data center refresh consisting of cisco nexus switches, fabric interconnects (fis), and hyperflex systems at 190+ department of veterans affairs (va) locationsThe deployment manager is an exceptional representative of red river and maintains the highest standards of professionalism, attention to detail, and responsiveness to customer requests, while serving as the main point of contact for our customers and deployment engineersThe deployment manager will be responsible for the day-to-day activities relating to the datacenter refresh requirements, including planning, coordination, scheduling, and execution of data center installation/deployment requirementsAdditionally, the deployment manager interfaces with both internal and external stakeholders for all installationsThis position will be a minimum 1yr with possible extension.
Primary position tasks:
Manage the project throughout its life cycle based on customer defined requirements and processes
Develop and maintain a detailed deployment plan to include establishing timelines and aligning resources
Communicate and gather required documentation on all deployment activities
Report on progress and provide regular updates to the program management office (pmo)
Manage partners or subcontractors throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Provide detailed reporting to management on the development of projects progress
Translate metrics into actionable meaningful tasks
Management of stakeholder expectations and risk identification/mitigation
Quickly and efficiently document status, action items and update deployment documentation
Lead meetings and manage the attendees to control topics and agenda compliance based on deployments
Create presentations and deliver content in a highly effective and professional manner to prime and customer
Other business duties as assigned
Minimum education/certification/experience requirements:
5 – 7 years of proven relevant experience regarding datacenter architecture and deployments, to include:
Logistics
Inventory
Physical installation (“rack and stack”) for lan and san datacenter environments
Understanding with aws snowball and s3 is strongly preferred, but not required
Familiarity with a variety of the field`s concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience in agile methodologies
Experienced with microsoft project
Experience with collaboration tools such as microsoft teams / skype
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Proficient with sharepoint, ms excel, ms word, ms powerpoint, ms project and ms visio
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Well-organized and detail-oriented
Analytical and have a keen grasp on evaluating project activities and mitigating risks to successful completion
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
Essential elements (mental; physical; equipment used):
Remote position : this position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co-workers throughout the day utilizing red river approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.
Special requirements:
This position may require up to 10-15% travel to customer sites
Candidates for the job should possess excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to efficiently multi-taskIdeal candidates have a strong focus on day-to-day operational excellence, and a personal style that builds trust, and inspires loyaltyThe candidate should be motivated, proactive, be able to learn and adapt quickly.
Established in 1995, red river delivers information technology solutions to a worldwide military and civilian customer base and the new england enterprise market including healthcare, financial services and education customersRed river is ranked the 5th fastest growing company in nh by business nh magazine and has demonstrated consistent year over year revenue and employee growth since its inceptionWith corporate offices in claremont, nh, red river has satellite offices in virginia, texas and california.
Eoe m/f/disabled/vet
Red river is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.
Red river offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environmentIf you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (required).
Effective october 1, 2021 ( the “effective date”), all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 to work in, or visit, a red river workplaceFor purposes of this policy: “workplace” means: 1) all workspaces controlled by red river, and 2) any locations where the company hosts or sponsors any in-person meetings or events for employees“fully vaccinated” means two weeks have passed since the employee received: 1) their second shot in a two-dose vaccine series (pfizer or moderna vaccine) or 2) their shot in a single-dose vaccine series (johnson & johnson vaccine)Employees hired to work on a remote basis are not required to be fully vaccinatedApplicants in need of accommodation due to a sincerely held belief or disability should notify talentacquisition@redriver.com Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause red river undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of othersAs more details are released about the implications of the president’s covid-19 action plan, red river will, if necessary, revise our policies in accordance with public health guidance, directives, and applicable lawIf you are offered employment at red river, we will require you to disclose whether you are fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.
Red river does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwisePlacement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless red river has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the red river talent acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the red river talent acquisition team via our applicant tracking systemAny unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to red river in violation of this policy may be used by red river without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
