Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

Overview

Job Summary

Project Management

• Lead project initiation, planning, execution, and closure, ensuring alignment with agreed scope, timeline, and budget.
• Develop and refine project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to meet strategic objectives and deadlines.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project team members and junior managers, fostering a culture of best-practice adoption.
• Coordinate recruitment, assignment, and workforce management for project phases, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Assess, mitigate, and document risks throughout project lifecycles, implementing proactive solutions to safeguard project integrity.
• Monitor project activities closely to maintain consistency in deliverables, quality, and organizational communications.
• Establish and enforce standards for project documentation, reporting, and adherence to business goals.
• Benchmark project performance against benchmarks to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhance portfolio management capabilities.
• Audit and approve work plans and deliverables from external service providers to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Champion a communication plan that aligns with stakeholder expectations and secures stakeholder buy-in throughout project timelines.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, complemented by ITIL v4 or PMP/Prince2/Six Sigma certification.
• CCNA or higher Cisco Certification, demonstrating proficiency in IT infrastructure best practices.
• Five years of progressive IT experience, emphasizing problem-solving and business alignment in critical projects.
• Five years of leading complex, large-scale infrastructure projects in enterprise settings.
• Five years of business unit (BU) experience with hands-on engagement in business and technology transformations.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams through multiple project life cycles with excellence.
• Strong proficiency in business, financial, and communication skills to effectively bridge gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability to evolving business demands and the ability to forecast and align project completions with future resource needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with expertise in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to use technical and soft skills effectively to navigate challenges in project environments.

Desirable

• Masters in Information Systems or advanced certification such as Six Sigma, ISO27001, CCIE, or CISSP.
• Seven years of progressive IT experience with emphasis on strategic problem-solving for digital business transformation.
• Five years leading high-risk projects in dynamic organizational settings.
• Extensive knowledge of portfolio, programs, and project tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Open Workbench) with a record of practical implementation.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills to effectively operate in environments with shared resources.
• Deep understanding of business needs, capable of maintaining high-tr