Infrastructure Project Manager

IT Infrastructure Project Manager | Hybrid | Normal, IL

Employment Type: Contract
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Summary

The IT Infrastructure Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical IT infrastructure programs supporting factory build-outs and enterprise IT needs. This role requires deep experience in manufacturing environments, data center and facility-related infrastructure, cloud technologies, and cross-functional program leadership. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between technical teams, facilities, contractors, and senior leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and without impact to business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure programs supporting manufacturing facilities and enterprise IT

• Define program charters, scope, roles, milestones, budgets, and success metrics

• Develop detailed execution plans aligned with production schedules and deployment windows

• Apply disciplined project management methodologies to manage scope, cost, schedule, and risk

Infrastructure & Technical Delivery

• Lead infrastructure initiatives related to:

  • Manufacturing facility IT build-outs and expansions

  • Data center build-outs, refreshes, and migrations

  • Enterprise server, data, and backup solutions (Data Centers, NAS, DR, Backup, Server Patching, Active Directory, OS upgrades)

• Drive large-scale infrastructure implementations integrating plant floor systems (OT) with enterprise IT

• Lead implementation and refresh of enterprise network solutions including multi-site connectivity, Factory LAN/WLAN, DNS, and DHCP

• Ensure accurate capture of manufacturing and business requirements

Construction & Facilities Collaboration

• Partner closely with General Contractors and Facilities teams during construction implementations

• Interpret and guide infrastructure design using:

  • Structured cabling standards

  • Division 27 standards

  • AV standards

  • Telecom and construction drawings for office and industrial environments

Cloud & Modern Infrastructure

• Lead or support cloud migration and deployment strategies

• Apply strong understanding of cloud computing principles

• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

Cross-Functional Communication & Alignment

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and design sessions with:

  • Manufacturing Engineers

  • Network Engineers

  • SRE / DevOps

  • Facilities Designers

  • Low Voltage / AEOR Design teams

• Communicate effectively at all levels, translating technical concepts for business and executive stakeholders

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Develop and maintain robust program risk management plans

• Proactively identify and resolve schedule, technical, and delivery risks

• Use critical thinking and independent problem-solving to overcome complex challenges

• Ensure testing, commissioning, and cutovers occur without disruption to operations

Tools & Systems

• Utilize project management and collaboration tools such as:

  • Smartsheet

  • Jira

  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• 8+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional IT infrastructure projects, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure programs across facilities, data centers, and enterprise IT

• Strong experience in construction-related IT infrastructure and facilities coordination

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong program and stakeholder management capabilities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge IT, manufacturing, and leadership teams

• Highly organized with strong planning, execution, and follow-through skills

• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently

Next Steps

This role is ideal for an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys driving large-scale infrastructure programs from concept through commissioning. Apply now to support critical factory and enterprise initiatives.