Infrastructure Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Evanston, IL (Hybrid – 2 days onsite/week)

Duration: till end of the year.

Job Description:

Client is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Infrastructure, IT Operations, and Digital Platform projects, managing efforts from inception to completion in a hybrid cloud and datacenter environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cross-functional technology projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Drive projects in areas such as:
• Digital Platforms: ERP enhancements, application integration and adoption, web hosting, and full software development lifecycle.
• Infrastructure: Cloud-to-datacenter migrations, Azure/AWS hybrid integrations, network modernization, M365 modernization.
• IT Operations: Process improvement initiatives, ServiceNow (ITSM, CMDB) enhancements, and enterprise tool rollouts.
• Engage and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and status reports.
• Manage risks, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary to ensure continuous project momentum.
• Apply best practices in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in IT Project Management, particularly at the enterprise infrastructure and operations level.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex, large-scale IT initiatives across multiple domains.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with:
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• ITSM tools (ServiceNow)
• ERP systems and web/app integrations
• Networking and M365 modernization
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant certifications preferred