Infrastructure Project Manager

IT / Infrastructure Project ManagerThe infrastructure of information technology is comprised of hardware systems, software, network connections and servers. Growth within the team means that we are looking for an IT / Infrastructure Project Manager to manage various IT infrastructure needs of the organization. This role requires solid infrastructure skills to ensure credibility and to manage multiple work streams and complex projects. Candidates must have a technical background and understand infrastructure foundations of a complex environments. This is a project management role that will be managing multiple projects and multiple environments. Candidate should be familiar with the details in the setup of those environments (software, standard installs, VMs, custom software configurations) for both local and in remote locations.Required Skills:10+ years of IT PMO experienceBachelor's degree in technology, finance, business, or equivalent experience requiredProject governance certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) requiredPMP PreferredDesired Skills:PMP Certification.Knowledge of the software development life cycle.Agile knowledge required.Process improvement.Excellent negotiation skills.Understanding of corporate/public regulations.Data analysis skills.Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.Experience using MS Project, MS Office, and MS Visio.Experience coordinating team workflow in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Experience partnering with other project stakeholders to resolve issues and to mitigate project impacts.A results-oriented outlook with the ability to prioritize and deliver key initiatives. Ability to partner with other project stakeholders to resolve issues and to mitigate project impacts.Experience delivering on projects of various size and duration.Highly adaptable to changing needs within the organization — adapts to rapidly changing priorities.Experience collaborating with others in IT management roles to deliver shared results. Strong professionalism and strong interpersonal skills required.Detail-oriented and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and priorities.Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.Previous experience managing projects related to hardware systems, software, network connections and servers.Familiarity with the details in the setup of software, standard installs, VMs and custom software configurations for both local and in remote locations.Expanded knowledge in infrastructure concepts.Cloud knowledge.Familiarity with InfoSec concepts and issues.Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish own work.Solves standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgement and precedents.Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team and works within guidelines and policies.Excellent written / verbal communication skills.Ability to explain information to others in straightforward situations.Ability to communicate to all levels within the organization.Accountabilities:Monitors and manages internal projects from initiation through completionCreation of project schedules for assigned initiativesLeads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting and troubleshooting.Prepares cost estimates; manages complex budget; planning & forecastingEnsures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and costMonitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additionsActively manage a critical path which allows for a line of sight into risk/issues before they have project/program impactIdentifies and mitigates risksEnsures timely issue resolution; escalates issues as appropriateSolves a range of routine problemsDemonstrates proficiency with concepts and processesAnalyzes possible solutions using standard proceduresReceives a moderate level of guidance and direction from more senior level roles.