Infrastructure Project Manager (SD WAN)

Infrastructure Project Manager6 months with possibility of extensionPer client contract U.S. Citizenship RequiredMust be able to pass standard background and credit checkLocation: This client is located in Newark, New JerseyHybrid Candidate must be onsite 3 days a week.Target Start date- 12/15/25W2 ONLY We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager who is interested in supporting large information technology projects for our Utility Technologies Solutions team. In this role, you will be driving the execution and delivery of IT projects for our electric utility client. Additionally, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing complex large-scale projects to meet organizational goals. This person will maintain the efficiency of important aspects of the project management process such as planning, budget, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate is required to have excellent project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision to implementation involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors. Responsibilities:Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as customer interface.Manage technical scope, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks or functions of the project.Provide strong, proactive, and assertive leadership skills that engage multidiscipline work teams to respond to business needs for assigned projectsLead project team members such as executives, line of business subject matter experts, controllers, and schedulers through the lifecycle of a projectManage project teams that typically include multiple vendors with onshore and offshore resourcesCreate project management plans, set expectations, execute governance reviews and ensure the project plans are driven by organizational proceduresCoordinates with cross-functional project stakeholders to develop project scope, objectives, goals, and deliverablesEnsure that requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed and approved per organizational/PMO standards.Work with assigned scheduler to create a work breakdown structure that defines all activities required for the project deliverablesManage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accrualsEstablish and provide high-quality, informative written and verbal project communications, including weekly status, dashboards, and project updatesActively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables Required Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree with 5 years of experience as an IT Project Manager. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Previous Infrastructure project management required, particularly with SD WAN, Network segmentation, SASSE, etc.Experience with a product selection process required (RFI, RFP, etc).In-depth Project Management experience handling Project Financials, Schedules, Scope, and Testing with strong communication / presentation skillsSolid understanding and previous experience of Project Management and Project Management Office processes and procedures requiredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet or similar project management toolAbility to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networksAbility to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informedExcellent customer-facing skillsExcellent decision-making and organizational skills are requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilitiesMaintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other security guidelines where appropriate Desired Qualifications:Previous IT project management experience for a utility preferred.PMP or equivalent is preferred