IT Project Manager Azure

We are currently recruiting for an IT Project Manager – Azure Infrastructure (Full-Time Contractor) in Stamford, CT. Seeking Experienced Project Manager for Enterprise Azure Platform Migration. This is a one year contract with possible extension. Full time 40 hours per week. Hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in migrating Azure infrastructure solutions for enterprise-level, business-critical platforms. This role will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-environment Azure infrastructure supporting internal employee use and external access through a secure portal, leveraging Azure Front Door for global scalability and reliability.

• Lead end-to-end global project management for the design, build, and migration of Azure infrastructure supporting enterprise business platforms.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, vendors and partners to gather requirements and define project scope for multiple environments (development, staging, production, etc.).
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure successful delivery within agreed deadlines and budget.
• Oversee the implementation of Azure Front Door, ensuring secure and efficient access to the platform via the customer portal.
• Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and resolve issues promptly to maintain continuity and platform stability.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise security, compliance, and governance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present status updates, documentation, and post-migration reports to senior leadership and technical teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of design by identifying opportunities to optimize Azure infrastructure performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years focused on Azure cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated experience migrating and/or designing enterprise-level Azure platforms with multiple environments.
• Strong understanding of Azure services, including Azure Front Door, networking, security, and resource management.
• Experience managing platforms accessed via portals by employees and external users.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., Azure Dev Ops, Jira, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical and operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.

$50.00 - $55.00 Hourly Rate. After 6 months you will earn a few PTO days and some paid holidays.