PDU Power Infrastructure Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +4 more locations.

📋 Description

• Act as the lead technical authority for all globally deployed PDU platforms.

• Oversee and uphold approved PDU standards, product selections, and deployment protocols.

• Assess new PDU technologies and suggest their adoption and standardization.

• Manage monitoring, alerts, and reporting for the worldwide PDU ecosystem using Nlyte and other sanctioned monitoring tools.

• Create and sustain alarm thresholds, escalation procedures, and operational benchmarks.

• Coordinate firmware upgrades, security patches, and vulnerability remediation efforts.

• Formulate and implement lifecycle management and replacement strategies for PDU assets.

• Monitor warranty, end-of-sale, end-of-support, and end-of-life milestones.

• Ensure precise asset inventory and assist in forecasting for refresh and expansion projects.

• Anticipate growth and infrastructure needs alongside business units.

• Convert business requirements into PDU capacity plans, inventory forecasts, lifecycle replacement timelines, and budget suggestions.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Logistics to ensure sufficient inventory levels.

• Oversee vendor relationships, product registrations, RMAs, and support escalations.

• Keep track of market trends, product roadmaps, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

• Assist with emergency replacements and major incident responses related to PDU infrastructure.

• Provide technical guidance for intelligent PDU platforms and devise long-term strategies for power infrastructure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in managing intelligent PDU infrastructure within enterprise, data center, or colocation settings.

• Familiarity with PDU monitoring, alarm management, firmware administration, and remote management systems.

• Background in overseeing hardware lifecycle programs, inventory, and technology refresh initiatives.

• Direct experience collaborating with equipment vendors and support teams.

• Strong understanding of intelligent PDUs and power distribution technologies.

• Knowledge of SNMP, infrastructure monitoring, and alerting systems.

• Understanding of firmware management and vulnerability remediation protocols.

• Insights into data center power concepts, including voltage, amperage, load balancing, and redundancy.

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.

• Experience with APC/Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Geist, Raritan, or similar PDU platforms.

• Familiarity with Nlyte or other DCIM tools.

• Experience supporting global infrastructure implementations.

• Background in budgeting, forecasting, and asset lifecycle management.

• Proficiency in Power BI or data analytics.

• Experience in automation or scripting (PowerShell, Python, APIs).

• Project management experience.

• Expertise in vendor management and contract administration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Paid holidays and vacations.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages.

• Opportunities for relocation if personal circumstances change.