IT Project Manager

Location: Hopkins, MN

Salary Range: $65.00- $70.00 per hr on W2

Introduction

We are seeking a Contract Project Manager to lead and coordinate initiatives across traditional enterprise infrastructure and modern DevOps-aligned delivery teams. This is a time-bound role focused on delivering high-impact infrastructure and automation initiatives within a defined 9-month period.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in IT Project/Program Management
• Strong background in traditional infrastructure environments, including:
  • Servers, OS (Windows/Linux), virtualization
  • Network and data center operations
  • Storage and backup/recovery systems
• Proven experience managing cross-functional infrastructure initiatives at scale
• Solid understanding of ITIL-based operational processes
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of DevOps principles and tools, including:
  • CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
  • Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models
• Experience driving automation and operational efficiency initiatives
• PMP, PMP, or Agile/Scrum certification

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and platform-related initiatives, including:
  • Data center, server, network, and storage projects
  • Cloud migrations (private/public/hybrid)
  • Automation and DevOps enablement efforts
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and budgets
• Drive alignment across cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, platform engineering, and application teams
• Facilitate adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline integration and Infrastructure as Code
• Provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure and automation initiatives
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.