Program Manager; IT Infrastructure

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Program Manager in Ventura County. We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead, coordinate, and execute complex IT infrastructure initiatives across the organization. This role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of enterprise-scale infrastructure including networking, systems, servers, storage, operating systems, and firewalls and a proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

This individual will partner closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions that support growth, reliability, and long-term scalability.

• Lead end-to-end program and project management for IT infrastructure initiatives, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Oversee programs spanning networking, servers, storage, virtualization, operating systems, data centers, cloud infrastructure, and firewall / security technologies.
• Act as the central point of coordination across cross‑functional teams including Network Engineering, Systems Administration, Security, PMO, and Business Operations.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, communication plans, and executive updates.
• Drive requirements gathering, resource planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure alignment between technical teams and business objectives; translate technical updates into business‑ready communication.
• Manage multiple concurrent work streams with competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen project execution and delivery frameworks.
• Support and enhance existing infrastructure environments, including outage management, upgrade planning, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure adherence to compliance standards, security protocols, and operational best practices.

• 7+ years of professional experience in project and program management, with a strong track record of delivering IT infrastructure initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving Network infrastructure (LAN / WAN, switches, routers, load balancers), Systems / servers (Windows / Linux), Storage technologies (SAN / NAS), Virtualization platforms, Firewalls and security systems, Operating system upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of ITIL, SDLC, and infrastructure delivery methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proven ability to drive clarity from ambiguity and manage complex cross‑functional environments.
• Experience working with vendors, integrators, and external technical partners.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.).

• PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or similar certifications.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud or cloud‑migration programs (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Background in enterprise‑scale infrastructure modernization or data center transformation initiatives.

A strategic, hands‑on program leader who combines strong technical acumen with disciplined program management and who thrives in environments where they can build structure, drive execution, and elevate the maturity of IT operations and project delivery. Compensation depends on experience but is typically $70–$85 / hr.