Infrastructure Project Manager

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives across the organization. This role oversees full project lifecycles—from planning and budgeting through execution and delivery—with a primary focus on infrastructure modernization, network upgrades, cloud integrations, and enterprise system deployments. The ideal candidate excels at coordinating cross-functional technical teams, managing vendor relationships, and driving projects to completion in fast-moving environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage large-scale infrastructure and technology projects, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business priorities.
• Develop detailed project plans outlining milestones, tasks, resource needs, and timelines.
• Lead project meetings including kickoff sessions, status reviews, and post-implementation evaluations.
• Provide clear reporting and updates to stakeholders and technology leadership.

Infrastructure-Focused Execution

• Oversee projects involving servers, storage systems, virtualization platforms, cloud migration, disaster recovery, and data center operations.
• Support initiatives involving network upgrades, WAN/LAN improvements, firewalls, SD-WAN deployments, wireless enhancements, and telecom modernization.
• Coordinate requirements gathering sessions to ensure infrastructure needs are fully captured and accurately translated into technical specifications.
• Work directly with engineering teams to validate architectural designs, configurations, and implementation plans.

Vendor, Procurement & Contract Oversight

• Partner with procurement teams to evaluate technology solutions and manage sourcing, bids, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Engage with vendors to ensure timely delivery of hardware, software, and consulting services.
• Review statements of work (SOWs), service-level agreements (SLAs), and project proposals.

Risk, Quality & Governance

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project stability.
• Validate deliverables to ensure compliance with operational standards, security requirements, and best practices.
• Implement project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches depending on project needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the liaison between technical teams, leadership, and business groups to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Guide business users through the development of project business cases and solution recommendations.
• Maintain project documentation, change control processes, and portfolio management entries.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4 years of experience managing enterprise technology or infrastructure projects.
• PMP certification required.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including:
• Servers, virtualization, storage systems, and data center environments
• WAN/LAN networks, routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN
• Wi-Fi technologies, cabling standards, fiber/copper media
• Cloud-hosted telephony/VoIP platforms and SIP trunking
• Proficiency with project management tools (Microsoft Project, PPM platforms, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional project management certifications (e.g., ScrumMaster, PRINCE2).
• Experience with cloud platforms, telecom transformation, or enterprise modernization efforts.