IT Project Manager

Description

Onsite in Rhode Island 4x per week - Required, non-negotiable.

Job Description: IT Project Manager (Infrastructure Projects)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to lead and oversee complex infrastructure-focused projects, including technical support, networking, systems, and cloud initiatives. This role requires someone who is comfortable taking ownership of end-to-end project delivery, driving cross-functional collaboration, ensuring strategic alignment, and promoting best practices to achieve organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have a track record of managing large-scale IT infrastructure projects in fast-paced, dynamic environments and possess expertise in technical execution, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Project Management & Execution:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of IT infrastructure projects, such as networking upgrades, on-premises to cloud migrations, system optimizations, and technical support rollouts. (Source: 2025 RH Tech Report)
• Define project roadmaps based on organizational priorities and ensure deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Manage risks, resolve conflicts, and ensure projects are aligned with business objectives.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Promote collaboration among technical, operations, and business stakeholders to minimize silos and maximize efficiency.
• Work closely with decentralized PMOs to adopt agile practices and agile delivery methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. (Source: 2025 RH Tech Report)

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Partner with executives, business unit leaders, and technical teams to align infrastructure initiatives with broader organizational strategies and customer needs.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, project updates, and presentations for executive stakeholders.

1. Process Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement for IT service processes, resource allocation, and infrastructure upgrades to enhance operational efficiency. (Source: 2025 RH Tech Report)

1. Leadership & Guidance:

• Coach and mentor team members, including technical staff and any business analysts assigned to projects.
• Champion project management best practices, organizational change readiness, and strategic planning.

Requirements

Key Qualifications:

Education:

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Skills:

• Agile Project Management: Experience working with Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe methodologies. (Source: 2025 RH Tech Report)
• Cloud Infrastructure Expertise: Proven track record of managing projects involving Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Networking & Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with configuring and managing networking hardware, IT security protocols, enterprise systems, virtualization, and database solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to connect business objectives to infrastructure project execution and assess long-term scalability.

Experience:

• 5+ years of IT project management experience, with a focus on infrastructure, networking, systems engineering, or cloud-based environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams.
• Certifications:
• PMP (Project Management Professional), Scrum Master, or SAFe certification preferred.
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, etc.) a plus.

Skills for Success:

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to manage stakeholders across varying roles and technical understanding.
• Strong analytical abilities to identify inefficiencies and introduce process improvements in technical operations.
• Proven leadership in dynamic, fast-paced environments and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

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