One of my direct clients, an American global health care and medical device company is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and execute full-stack IT site separation and transition initiatives.
The ideal candidate will manage the end-to-end separation of two manufacturing/operational sites. This role requires a hands-on IT PM with broad cross-functional expertise spanning infrastructure, network, applications, site desktop environments, and operational technology (OT/PLCs on manufacturing lines).
Hybrid mode - Meriden, CT. - 2 days onsite a week.
Skills - Manufacturing & OT (PLC/Shop-Floor) Integration, Full-Stack IT Infrastructure & Network Migration, IT Site Separation & TSA Exit Management
Duration - 12+ months, long-term, W2/C2C/FTE
Rate - DOE
Client details will be shared post technical call
Site Separation & TSA Exit Governance
● Lead, coordinate, and deliver the technical separation and migration of 2 sites operating under TSAs with Solventum onto client’s enterprise tech stack.
● Develop and maintain master project schedules, milestones, dependency tracking, resource plans, and risk/issue logs for the complete transition.
Full-Stack Technical Oversight
● Infrastructure & Compute/Storage: Oversee the migration of physical/virtual servers, compute, storage arrays, and local file shares.
● Network & Hardware: Plan and coordinate network segregation, hardware cutovers, switches, routers, and connectivity setup.
● Manufacturing & OT Integration: Work closely with plant engineering and OT teams to ensure seamless transition of PLCs, manufacturing lines, and shop-floor hardware without impacting operational continuity.
● Applications & End-User Workspace: Manage the separation/re-platforming of site applications, desktop PCs, local software licenses, and file repositories.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
● Serve as the primary point of contact between internal IT leadership, site operations, external vendor counterparties (Solventum), and third-party implementation partners.
● Drive alignment across cross-functional workstreams (Infrastructure, Security, Operations, OT, ERP/Apps).
Execution & Onsite Presence
● Work onsite 2 to 3 days per week at the Meriden, CT facility to collaborate with local operational teams, evaluate physical infrastructure, and oversee cutover execution.
Required Qualifications & Experience
● Experience: 12+ years of IT Project Management experience managing complex infrastructure transitions, M&A integrations, site separations, or TSA exits.
Domain Knowledge:
● Strong exposure to manufacturing/industrial plant environments, including familiarization with PLCs, manufacturing line IT/OT, and site-level application stacks.
● Comprehensive background across full-stack IT infrastructure: network, server compute/storage, local file shares, end-user hardware/desktops, and enterprise applications.
● Methodology & Tools: Proficiency in Project Management frameworks (PMP/Agile), MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, or equivalent project tracking tools.
● Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, vendor negotiation, and risk mitigation abilities in high-stakes environment transitions.
Preferred Qualifications
● PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
● Prior experience managing divestiture, acquisition, or TSA offboarding projects within Life Sciences, Biotech, or Manufacturing sectors.
