DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - ~ Marc Hamilton VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

As the Strategic Deployment Project Manager for Large-Scale Installations and Infinia Software Delivery you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful deployment and implementation of our cutting-edge storage solutions for our customers' mission-critical environments. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around managing complex, large-scale installation projects and overseeing the delivery of our flagship Infinia software product.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate all aspects of large-scale installation projects for DDN's storage systems, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as sales, engineering, professional services, and customer support, to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, monitoring progress against established milestones and proactively addressing any potential risks or issues that may arise.
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of DDN's storage hardware and software, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.
• Manage the delivery of DDN's Infinia software product, coordinating with the software engineering team to ensure timely releases, feature rollouts, and issue resolution.
• Work closely with customers during the installation projects and software deployments, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring a seamless customer experience.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to gather feedback from customers and project stakeholders, contributing to the continuous improvement of DDN's storage solutions and the Infinia software product.
• Mentor and guide project team members, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and customer-centric service delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management roles, with a strong focus on managing large-scale installations, software deployments, or complex IT infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of storage systems, software engineering practices, and project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects with varying priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential project risks and challenges.
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies and experience working in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required to support on-site customer engagements and project activities.

As the Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful deployment of DDN's cutting-edge storage solutions and the company's flagship software product. Your project management expertise, coupled with your technical knowledge and customer-centric approach, will contribute significantly to DDN's commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.