Infrastructure IT Project Manager

Knowledge/Skills

• Can estimate the project's effort from functional/technical requirements to the necessary level for planning and scheduling purposes
• Functional understanding of datacenter components and conceptual integration of servers, storage, and networking technologies.
• Strong technical vocabulary for communicating with engineers and translating for business users.
• Working familiarity with leading IT industry hardware/software providers.
• Knowledgeable about the integration of risk management (security, backup/recovery, redundancy) into technology implementations.
• Can prioritize trade-offs between on-time, on-scope or on-budget delivery
• Skilled at project scheduling, including via automated tools, and can analyze progress and trade-offs
• Can implement project change process, as appropriate for scope control and change processes
• Can debate effectively for or against project changes, as appropriate
• Supports Project and Portfolio Management process implementation
• Sufficient communication and organization skills to implement a formal communications plan
• Capable of project risk assessment, monitoring and mitigation planning

• Experience in working within a Project Management Office, or equivalent structure
• Some hands-on experience with systems administration, virtualization platforms, network engineering concepts and/or cloud hosting platforms.
• Experience working with telecom vendors for circuit provisioning and Move/Add/Change orders.
• Experience with IT security and compliance considerations such as would be gained in a validated environment.
• Project Management certification
• Working knowledge of ITIL
• CAPM or PMP certified; or actively working toward certification

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and extensive experience in IT project management, particularly in infrastructure-related initiatives
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on infrastructure projects
• Strong technical background and understanding of infrastructure technologies, including network infrastructure, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud services, and security
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget
• Demonstrated expertise in infrastructure design and planning, server and operating systems management, network infrastructure and protocols, network virtualization, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, network security, monitoring and performance optimization, and vendor management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations, identify solutions, and drive successful outcomes
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Azure Dev Ops)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools:
  Initiate, Planning, Execute & Control, and Closure
• Strong and tested project management skills including:
  Customer satisfaction management, Sponsor expectation management, Vendor and consultant management, Risk management and issue resolution, financial management including budgeting, forecasting and reporting, Change Management
• Ability to work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes, and to work with senior management to resolve more complex problems
• Understanding of the SDLC and other life cycles for the deployment of infrastructure, networking and other non-software projects
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

• The Project Manager will be heavily involved in the planning, execution, and oversight of infrastructure projects
• This position involves meticulous coordination of project teams, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project delivery, and adeptly managing stakeholder expectations
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders, the Project Manager is instrumental in driving successful project outcomes
• Focus on the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards
• Skillfully develop project budgets, meticulously tracking expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, identifying necessary resources, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project progress and success
• Proactively identify potential risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies…