Infrastructure Project Manager

Job Title- IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Duration- 06+ Months with Possible extension

Location – Normal, IL

ONLY W2

Schedule: M-F (up to every other weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) starting in August, but still no more than 40 hrs/week)

This role is 100% onsite at a location on request

• Collaborate with IT Infrastructure Program Managers, IT Infrastructure subject matter experts, other IT & non-IT resources, and vendors to create project plans and drive project tasks through the critical path milestones for deliverables. Guide the Infrastructure subject matter experts & stakeholders through the execution and close out of the project.
• Communicate & raise concerns to the leaders of subject matter experts & stakeholders when needed to ensure project delivery is successful.
• Experience leading the implementation and refreshes of enterprise infrastructure network service solutions (IE: Multi-site connectivity, Data Centers, WiFi, DHCP, DNS, etc.)
• Experience leading the implementation and refreshes of enterprise infrastructure server, data, and backup solutions (IE, Data Centers, NAS, Backup, DR, Server Patching, Active Directory, Server OS Upgrades, etc.)
• Experience partnering with General Contractors during construction implementations

For each project worked on, this is what you'll do:

• Collaborate with IT Infrastructure Program Managers, IT Infrastructure subject matter experts, other IT & non-IT resources, and vendors to create project plans and drive project tasks through the critical path milestones for deliverables. Guide the Infrastructure subject matter experts & stakeholders through the execution and close out of the project.
• Ensure all requirements are captured accurately from IT Infrastructure subject matter experts and proactively communicated to non-IT Infrastructure teams.
• Continuously adjusting and aligning your project plan with the plans of business and vendor stakeholders is crucial to the success of your projects. Be flexible in adjusting the project plan as needed, with clear communications to the affected stakeholders and sponsors.
• Document, track and raise risks and issues while driving the mitigations throughout your projects. Think outside of the box with quick solutions for problems but do not affect agreed upon standards.
• Supply immediate communications to the appropriate stakeholders & sponsors on changes, risks, & delays.
• Communicate & raise concerns to the leaders of subject matter experts & stakeholders when needed to ensure project delivery is successful.
• Work with your IT Infrastructure Program Managers and subject matter experts as needed for resolving budget issues.
• Record high-level status updates on each of your projects into our program tracker frequently with a minimum of a full update 1 time per week due on Mondays by end of day.
• Provide updates on the Infrastructure projects to your subject matter experts, business stakeholders & Infrastructure sponsors & the IT Infrastructure PMO via predefined KPIs.
• Align with all Infrastructure operations teams at the close of the project to take over the day-to-day operations.

Core skills you have:

• Experience partnering with General Contractors during construction implementations
• Experience leading the implementation and refreshes of enterprise infrastructure network service solutions (IE, Multi-site connectivity, Data Centers, WiFi, DHCP, DNS, etc.)
• Experience leading the implementation and refreshes of enterprise infrastructure server, data, and backup solutions (IE, Data Centers, NAS, Backup, DR, Server Patching, Active Directory, Server OS Upgrades, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge of structured cabling systems, components, and drawings.
• Experience in managing complex cross-functional projects, programs, and emergency initiatives
• Clear Communication with Stakeholders - The ability to create project documentation quickly and efficiently for all stakeholders. The discipline to communicate via the appropriate methods that will make the biggest impact for your desired outcome. Pulling together resources as appropriate. The ability to align stakeholders to a project's elements (e.g., time, budget, scope) in a concrete and concise manner
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