What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager position at ALTEN?
Position : Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager (key inflight and initiating projects)
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
Location: 4 days per week 216 Mas Avenue Boston MA 02474
Duration: 12 months with possibility of exntension
Top 3 technical or soft skills you'd like to see that will lead you to request an interview:
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record of managing complex strategic IT initiatives in dynamic environments. This role requires a strategic thinker who is also hands-on, with strong leadership and influencing skills.
This is a hybrid position that requires on-site presence in the Boston office four days per week .
Responsibility
Percent of Time
Project Leadership & Execution
Management and coordination of Infrastructure Initiatives and Vendors
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
Location: 4 days per week 216 Mas Avenue Boston MA 02474
Duration: 12 months with possibility of exntension
Top 3 technical or soft skills you'd like to see that will lead you to request an interview:
- Experience managing infrastructure projects, including networking and audio-visual systems (experience within higher education is a plus).
- Experience managing IT asset management projects (e.g., laptops, desktops, mobile devices), including designing and implementing related processes.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record of managing complex strategic IT initiatives in dynamic environments. This role requires a strategic thinker who is also hands-on, with strong leadership and influencing skills.
This is a hybrid position that requires on-site presence in the Boston office four days per week .
- Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Project management training/certification preferred (e.g., PMP, Agile, PRINCE2)
- 8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing large, complex, cross-functional IT initiatives in matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-level technology projects, such as CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration, or cloud-based systems.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable project plans.
- Proven ability to lead diverse project teams, set direction, communicate vision, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Experienced in navigating organizational change, managing competing priorities, and driving projects forward in ambiguous or evolving environments.
- A strong history of using data-driven insights to guide project planning and risk management.
- Expert in project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
- Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Deep understanding of business processes and IT alignment, with the ability to deliver measurable value.
- Skilled in resource planning and budgeting for large-scale projects.
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in fast-paced environments.
- Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
- Progressive work experience in network infrastructure; hands-on experience.
- Current RCDD desired, Inactive RCDD or RCDD LAN Specialist, Installer, Technician required.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Familiarity with blueprints, construction documentation, and AutoCad
- Knowledge of BCSI Standards.
- Construction or related field experience.is a plus, though not required:
- Knowledge of cabling structures including fiber optic, copper, and coaxial.
- Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Responsibility
Percent of Time
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large and complex IT projects across departments, ensuring alignment with university priorities and strategies.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, scope statements, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining high quality standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality, and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content.
- Serve as the liaison between technical teams, business units, and executive sponsors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Facilitate effective communication across cross-functional teams to ensure shared understanding of objectives, progress, and changes.
- Present project updates, risks, and performance metrics to governance groups and leadership.
- Provide direction and support to cross-functional project teams, including internal staff and external vendors.
- Establish clear goals and responsibilities and promote accountability across team members.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and problem-solving.
- Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and financials.
- Develop and publish status reports, prepare and modify schedules or plans as required.
- Ensure post-project evaluation, lessons learned, and knowledge documentation.
- Manage project budgets responsibly, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial accountability.
Management and coordination of Infrastructure Initiatives and Vendors
- Appoint and manage vendor/subcontractor projects such as installation and servicing cable (copper, coaxial, fiber-optic), optical, telecommunications and T1 networks as well as enterprise-wide, student residential and cabling networks such as NUnet, ResNet and HuskyCable.
- Review job reports constantly to track labor, material, and over-all job progress and status.
- Ensure quality of inventory and timely procurement and delivery of materials to jobsite.
- Coordinate installations of new networks and extensions of current network.
- Facilitate construction related technology relocation activities with external vendors, IS Customer Services and Northeastern departmental customer contact.
- Keep appropriate individuals informed of all installation and/or troubleshooting activities.