Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

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About the Company

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Project Manager to oversee and manage complex projects within our organization.

About the Role

The key focus will be on our Cloud Migration Project and as such, the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cloud technologies, project management best practices, and a proven track record of delivering complex cloud projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Execute change and project management practices including planning for timelines and deliverables, establishing analytical structures to focus the work and developing big picture frameworks that shape the project approach for collaborators and stakeholders.
• Plan, execute and control projects, establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics utilizing the approved organizational project planning and tracking tools.
• Assess project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce adherence to organizational Software Development Methodology (SDM) and Project Management policies.
• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, goals, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project requirements and expectations, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Track project progress, identify issues or delays, and adjust plans as necessary to keep projects on track.
• Work closely with technical teams (developers, engineers, and architects) to ensure smooth execution of the project.
• Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the projects, including the software architecture, tools, and technologies being used.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to report on project status, risks, and deliverables.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in project management within a technical environment (e.g., software development, IT infrastructure, product development).

Required Skills

• Proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects and delivering results.
• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Planview, Microsoft Project).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation tools, and cloud management platforms.
• Experience migrating applications or infrastructure to the cloud (e.g., lift and shift, re-platforming, or cloud-native application redesigns).
• Basic understanding of cloud security, cost management, and cloud governance best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical information to a broad audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving challenges.
• Ability to think strategically and prioritize tasks based on business impact.

Preferred Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or other relevant certifications (preferred but not required).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting