Technical Project Manager

In this role, you will work directly with Fortinet's IT Operations Team for new infrastructure and service deployment. You will be required to define and refine service and infrastructure specifications. You will need to work closely and coordinate with internal teams to design, develop, and deploy new services into production. You need to follow through on production with proactive and strategic actions that help achieve corporate growth objectives, through innovative, persistent, and conscientious efforts. Technical knowledge in network, internet, Data Center deployment, CP/IP, firewalls, routers, switches, VPN, IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, Antispam will help you to achieve successful project outcomes. You will be working with vendors to define requirements and negotiate contracts related to the project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Successfully lead assigned projects from initiation to closing.
• Review technical requirements from network and infrastructure teams to define project requirements and create a Bill of Materials.
• Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to develop deployment documentation.
• Drive troubleshooting, or mitigation efforts on issues that arise during projects, and work with infrastructure teams to implement remedial solutions.
• Work closely and coordinate with internal teams and manage contract suppliers to keep projects on schedule.
• Develop project plans based on inputs from various internal teams, and business owners.
• Communicate with stakeholders at all levels, and proactively communicate project requirements, risks, and statuses. 
• Create and manage documentation, review and control ensure quality of writing, for all project documents and repository's.
• Lead and attend meetings (in-person and online) on a regular basis with contract suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to review/track project status and critical tasks assigned.
• Analyze components in designs, quoting proposals, quality indexes, supplier performance and production forecast/build plan.
• Raise Purchase Orders, and facilitate the approval of contracts through legal reviews.

Job Skills Required:

• 5+ years working in an IT Environment related to Networking, Software Development, or Infrastructure.
• 2+ years of Project Management Experience in an IT Environment.
• Experience managing Data Center infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Data Center deployment, Networking, TCP/IP, firewalls, routers, switches, VPN, IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, Antispam, etc.
• Exceptional organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong professional presence and a proven ability to interface with various levels of management.
• Comfort working in a team environment, as well as individually, internally and with external stakeholders.
• Strong planning, project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple projects at once.
• Able to adapt to changes and be agile in managing the project.
• Demonstrable experience using Traditional (Waterfall), Agile, and Hybrid Project Management Methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience in working with multiple and different sizes projects simultaneously.
• Strong documentation capability and office software skills like excel, outlook, word and HTML editing.
• Strong experience in using project management tools like Microsoft Projects, Smartsheet.
• Attitude and willingness to get things done for assigned tasks and work under pressure.

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline. MBA is a plus.
• PMP, Scrum Master Certification, or CCNA is preferred.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $106,000 - $130,000 annually.  Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level.  Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience. 

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program.  Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.