IT Project Lead Infrastructure

JOB DESCRIPTION

An IT Infrastructure Senior Project Lead isresponsible for the end-to-end planning execution and delivery of major infrastructure projects such as network upgrades cloud migrations and data center installations. The role balances hands-on technical oversight with strong project management and leadership skills working with all participating teams ensuring projects are completed on time within scope and on budget.

Responsibilities:

Project planning and management

• Lead the planning and implementation of IT infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Work with infrastructure leaders to define project scope goals objectives and deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Create and manage detailed project plans schedules budgets and resource allocation strategies.
• Identify track and manage project risks issues and dependencies developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete accurate and properly maintained.

Team leadership and coordination

• Lead mentor and motivate cross-functional project teams including internal staff and third-party vendors.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to execute tasks and milestones effectively.
• Facilitate project meetings provide clear direction and ensure team alignment with project goals.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts among team members or stakeholders to keep the project on track.

Communication and stakeholder management

• Act as the primary point of contact for project communication providing regular status updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their requirements are understood and met.
• Translate complex technical concepts and project updates for non-technical audiences.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with all parties involved in the project.

Technical oversight

• Oversee the design installation configuration and maintenance of IT systems including servers networks storage and cloud environments.
• Ensure that project deliverables align with the organizations technical standards and strategic objectives.
• Provide technical guidance to the project team and participate in complex troubleshooting when needed.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve infrastructure projects.

Qualifications:

Education and experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in IT infrastructure management with a proven track record of successfully leading projects.
• Experience with a variety of infrastructure technologies such as on-premise servers cloud platforms (AWS Azure) networking equipment and security devices.
• Proven ability to manage complex deadline-driven projects in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional):Highly preferred or required by some employers.
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library):Certification in IT service management is often desired.
• Agile or Scrum certifications:Knowledge of Agile Scrum or Waterfall project management methodologies is common.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership and team management:Strong ability to motivate guide and lead a diverse team.
• Communication:Excellent verbal written and presentation skills to effectively interact with technical teams management and vendors.
• Problem-solving:Aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical and logistical issues.
• Organizational skills:Strong time-management and prioritization skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Budget management:Experience with managing project budgets and optimizing resource allocation.
• Technical knowledge:Broad understanding of networking cloud computing cybersecurity and server/storage management.

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