Infrastructure Project/Program Manager

Job Title: Technical Project/Program Manager Infrastructure
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid) OR Remote in USA or Canada
Long term position

Pay rate - $45/hr - $46/hr on W2/Danta Technologies payroll (OR) $52/hr on C2C-Corporation-To-Corporation

Job Description:
Key Skills & Experience:
Infrastructure Focus Areas:

• Data Center Migrations & Consolidations
• Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) deployment, migration, hybrid models
• Network Infrastructure WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, DNS, VPN, firewalls
• Server & Storage Management virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), backup, and disaster recovery
• End-User Computing device rollouts, VDI, desktop transformation
• Enterprise Tools Active Directory, SCCM, ITSM platforms
• Security & Compliance infrastructure security, patch management, vulnerability remediation

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project/Program Manager with a strong background in managing IT Infrastructure projects to join our team on a long-term contract. This role requires exceptional communication, coordination, and leadership skills to drive complex infrastructure initiatives from planning through execution.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of infrastructure components (networks, servers, data centers, cloud, etc.), project management best practices, and stakeholder management across global teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience as a Project or Program Manager, specifically in infrastructure-focused environments
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure components networks, data centers, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), server/storage, etc.
• Proven experience managing global, cross-functional teams and complex technical projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus
• Experience working with large enterprise clients and managed service providers is desirable

Key Responsibilities:
Project/Program Delivery:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple infrastructure projects across global environments.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Track project progress using tools like Microsoft Project, JIRA, or ServiceNow.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions meet performance, security, compliance, and business continuity requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with internal teams, external vendors, and cross-functional business units.
• Provide clear and concise communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Report status, risks, and issues to leadership and manage stakeholder expectations proactively.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure all infrastructure projects follow organizational standards, policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Drive implementation of change management, documentation, and audit processes.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Establish contingency plans and recovery strategies when necessary.

Operational Handover:

• Ensure smooth transition of projects into operations/support.
• Develop runbooks, support documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
• Conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory):

• PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP
• ITIL Foundation or Intermediate
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals)

Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.