Infrastructure Project Manager (Contract-to-Hire - no 3rd party inquiries/referrals)
Location: New York City | Hybrid (4 days onsite, Fridays remote)
Duration: 6+ Month Contract Right to Hire
Target Start: Early 2026
Conversion Range: $150k $175k
Overview
A leading investment firm is hiring an Infrastructure Project Manager to support infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives. This is a highly visible role within a small, elite IT team where collaboration, adaptability, and communication are critical.
This role begins as a 6+ month consulting engagement with a clear path to full-time conversion. All candidates must be interested in converting to permanent employment.
Why This Role
Work with a tight-knit, high-caliber team no egos, no silos
Support infrastructure modernization and managed services transition
High visibility and long-term growth potential
Excellent leadership and firm culture
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Management
Manage multiple concurrent infrastructure, cybersecurity, helpdesk, and finance technology initiatives
Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
Maintain dashboards, timelines, and ownership across projects
Lead planning sessions, stand-ups, and stakeholder updates
Infrastructure & IT Operations
Support transition to a third-party managed services provider
Coordinate across internal teams and external vendors
Assist with infrastructure-focused initiatives
Support mobile device management and Active Directory efforts
Process Improvement
Identify gaps and recommend practical solutions
Build templates, workflows, and project playbooks
Support automation and cross-team efficiencies
Finance Technology Support
Partner with Finance and IT on process improvement and data integration
Manage documentation, governance, and stakeholder communication
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
7+ years of IT project or program management experience
Strong infrastructure project exposure
Proven ownership and independent execution
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Financial services or investment firm experience
Infrastructure, cybersecurity, or finance transformation exposure
Mobile Device Management and Active Directory familiarity
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with Monday.com, Smartsheet, Jira, Power BI, or SharePoint
PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification
Interview Process
2 3 interview rounds
Final round onsite in NYC, several hours in person