What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Information Technology Project Manager position at Hudson Gate Partners?
100 person Boston based investment firm is seeking an experienced Lead Technology Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure and technology initiatives across the firm. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving execution of multi-disciplinary IT projects including office buildouts, data center launches, global networking, vendor implementations, and internal technology initiatives. It will also require someone to sit closely with technology teams and understand and coordinate software and hardware rollouts across the organization.
The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline, a "roll up the sleeves" mentality, along with the ability to understand technical dependencies, frame tradeoffs clearly, and drive accountability across teams as a lead individual contributor.
Individuals who are looking for more of a management role or lack deep technical expertise need not apply...
In Office Expectations: 3-4 days per week
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Project Leadership
- Lead end-to-end execution of infrastructure and IT initiatives (office expansions, data centers, networking, systems rollouts).
- Develop clear project charters, milestones, risk assessments, and success criteria.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Technology, Software, Operations, Finance, Legal, external vendors).
- Translate technical constraints and risks into actionable plans and executive-level summaries.
- Run structured sprint planning, daily standups, stakeholder meetings, and executive updates.
- Partner with engineers to clarify requirements and define realistic timelines.
- Drive structured documentation in Jira/Confluence (or equivalent platforms).
- Ensure projects move beyond logistics into technically grounded execution.
Operational Excellence
- Develop standardized project templates and reporting dashboards.
- Improve documentation, onboarding/offboarding processes, and internal IT workflows.
- Track metrics (throughput, completion rates, resource allocation) to drive continuous improvement.
- Reduce key-person risk through process discipline and transparency.
Vendor & Contract Management
- Own lifecycle management of IT vendors (invoicing, contracts, renewals, performance tracking).
- Coordinate with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance and cost control.
- Assist in sourcing and vetting new vendors and service providers.
Team Coordination & Mentorship
- Facilitate collaboration between Help Desk, IT Systems, and Cybersecurity functions.
- Help junior team members structure projects and articulate milestones.
- Maintain a high-trust environment by promoting accountability and ownership.
Qualifications:
- 7 years of experience in IT project or program management.
- Experience leading infrastructure projects (office buildouts, networking, cloud, data centers).
- Strong familiarity with enterprise systems (cloud platforms, identity management, networking concepts).
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.
- Experience working with third-party vendors and contracts.
- ScrumMaster, ITIL, or similar certifications a plus.