Project Manager - Infrastructure

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact projects from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence. This role partners closely with executives, business stakeholders, technology teams, and third-party vendors to deliver strategic solutions . This position is based in Paramus, NJ, with a hybrid schedule (3 days per week on-site).
Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executives and senior leaders to define project objectives and strategic vision.
• Collaborate with business and technology partners to scope projects, design solutions, and deliver outcomes aligned with business goals.
• Estimate resources and costs, prepare and manage budgets, and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve or escalate issues, and manage dependencies and critical paths.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and reports using appropriate tools.
• Provide regular status updates to Steering Committees and stakeholders.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, communications, and training.
• Ensure proper documentation of deliverables, installation, support models, and operating procedures.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies where applicable.
• Perform other duties as needed to support business objectives.

• Strong understanding of infrastructure systems: WAN/LAN, cloud servers, personal computing, backup, and related applications.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Slides, Sheets) and project management tools.
• Exceptional communication skills persuasive, motivating, and clear in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to engage executives and teams to elicit vision, goals, and requirements.
• Solid knowledge of project and software development life cycles (PMLC, SDLC, Waterfall, Agile/Scrum).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field.
• PMP, ITIL, or Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred.

• 5+ years of technology project management experience in business and IT settings.
• Proven success managing large infrastructure and application deployment projects.
• Experience working in a PMO-structured environment with standardized documentation and tools.
• Utilities industry experience (water/electric) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technology discussions, manage stakeholders, and present project deliverables.