Project Manager II, Digital Infrastructure

Experience: 10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Industry: IT

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid (Plymouth)

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II contractor to support initiatives within Digital Infrastructure. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing infrastructure‑focused projects while maintaining delivery discipline, stakeholder alignment, and cost control.

The Project Manager II will lead projects end‑to‑end, partnering with infrastructure, security, and IT teams to ensure schedules, dependencies, and outcomes are managed effectively in an enterprise environment.

This is a hands‑on delivery role with direct accountability for project execution.

Qualification:

· Bachelor’s degree or experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, related digital, analytical, or IT field.

· Hold 10 years of professional experience.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

· Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

· Plan and analyze assigned projects, establishing schedules, project parameters, and execution procedures.

· Review project proposals and plans to determine:

o Timelines and milestones.

o Funding limitations.

o Staffing and resource requirements.

o Allocation of resources across project phases.

· Develop detailed work plans and coordinate staffing or resource assignments as required.

· Lead Project teams by:

o Outlining work plans.

o Assigning duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.

· Manage tasks, estimates, dependencies, milestones, and required project documentation.

· Modify plans or schedules to address risks, issues, or changes.

· Coordinate project activities related to regulatory or governmental requirements when applicable.

· Maintain accurate forecasting of project cost at completion.

· Prepare and Deliver:

o Project status reports.

o Management and stakeholder updates.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders.

· Investigate and resolve concerns, implement corrective actions, and maintain customer satisfaction.

· Ensure timely project completion and obtain formal acceptance and sign‑off.

· Maintain accountability for successful project outcomes.

· Support coordination of required subcontract agreements or project documentation.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· 3 years of hands‑on experience in project management.

· Proven Experience Managing:

o Infrastructure or IT‑focused projects.

o Schedules, dependencies, and delivery risks.

· Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

· Experience producing project plans, status reports, and delivery documentation.

· Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional technical teams.

· Experience operating in enterprise, governance‑driven environments.

Preferred Experience:

· PMP certification.

· 5 years of experience supporting:

o Cybersecurity initiatives.

o IT infrastructure or operations projects.

o Systems or security administration environments.

· Experience coordinating work across infrastructure, security, and IT teams.

· Exposure to regulated or compliance‑aware delivery environments.

Environment Context:

· This role supports Digital Infrastructure initiatives.

· Projects may involve coordination across infrastructure, security, IT operations, and external partners.

· Strong execution discipline and clear communication are critical for success.

Preferred Attributes:

· Be highly organized and execution‑focused.

· Proactively manage timelines, dependencies, and risks.

· Communicate clearly with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

· Take ownership of projects from initiation through closure.

· Deliver predictably in complex, infrastructure‑driven environments.

Not Looking For:

· Lack hands‑on infrastructure or IT project experience.

· Are project managers without direct project ownership.

· Operate only in advisory or consultative roles.

Are seeking part‑time, side‑of‑desk, or remote‑only roles.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55441